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DEM CANDIDATES See News, page 7.

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WE LIKE SHORT SHORTS See Arts&Culture, page 14.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

We’ll see about that Welcome to this week’s Reno News & Review.

OK, here we go again.

Longtime readers know about my battles against diabetes. I fought it to a standstill with diet changes, supplements and a half-dose of Metformin, with a A1C of 4.7 my last full blood test. I have no illusions that the battle’s over, but I have a truce. So, in November I had a blood test that showed my blood fats and cholesterol out of whack. Fine, I’d been eating a little less disciplined—increased processed carbohydrates—than usual, and mainly because I’d quit smoking again, I’d gained some weight. But my doctor insisted I try statins, which I hated: www.newsreview.com/ reno/true-blood/content?oid =5378995.

To fix things, I concentrated on my diet and mineral and herb supplements. I promised to write about my results. Last week: total cholesterol, 152; triglycerides, 117; HDL, 45; VLDL, 23; and LDL, 84. I’m willing to bet these numbers are better than those of most of my readers. They’re better than my doctor’s.

But in the meantime, I had a cardiac CT for calcium scoring to prove to my doctor I didn’t need any statins. The test showed eight choke points, mostly on my right coronary artery. For those who care, my Agatston score was 347. They call it asymptomatic because I work out five times a week, and have no shortness of breath or chest pains.

The doctor says there’s no practical way to remove the blockages, and I must go on statins to keep them from getting worse. I think not. There are many schools of thought, and I think I can do better than to take a drug that makes me unable to think or control my emotions.

I’ll bet many of you are in the same situation, as the response to my past columns on statins proved. I look at this holistically, like smoking+drinking+ genetics=prediabetes-carbohydrates=athereosclerosis. Factor in personal and job stress.

We’ll see. Restricting food groups restricts nutrients from those groups. Vitamin C seems like a no-brainer. Oh, look what Linus Pauling said all those years ago: http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/ sp-su97/athero.html.

— D. Brian Burghart

LETTERS State of banking Re “Grinding to a halt” (News, March 15): I believe the gloomy outcome of limited financial resources is evident to the majority of the state’s residents and businesses. The lack of financial resources is no surprise to us. We’ve been watching and/or experiencing this negative flow for quite a few years.

Revenue from property taxes has steadily declined for years, and sales receipts aren’t robust enough to carry us through this money drought. We can’t depend on the tourist dollar, as they have their own money drought in some other state.

I would hope that we can at minimum get back from the federal government the amount of money we’ve already sent them. All governments within Nevada, businesses, and residents will have to cooperate to bring that money back home. And, the current regime of cutting back obviously isn’t a long term solution.

When we don’t have money we can’t spend money. To meet the requirement of our local governments providing matching funds to receive federal grants we will all have to bear the burden of tax increases.

Yikes, I did say that! Sometimes money has to be spent in the short term for long-term gains. And that’s where we find ourselves today. So, let’s have a real conversation about a temporary tax increase to get us through this crisis. If we continue down the road of “no more taxes,” we could shut down our local governments, and nobody would be happy for very long.

To those folks who think this wouldn’t affect them, consider just one city department, Public Works, that affects everyone everyday. A minimal description of what this department provides us on any given day: maintains storm and sanitary sewer systems, maintains and operates the city’s water reclamation facilities, reuse program, and sewer infrastructure operates the city’s system of signalized intersections So, to our governmental decision makers, businesses and residents: If we want a quality life in our fair state, I suggest we have a candid discussion of how we get our money back! Let’s shelve the ideological speeches, realize the severity of our sit-

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Send letters to renoletters@newsreview.com Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you” (Matthew 5: 11-12).

For those who wonder why anyone would attack the followers of Jesus’ day, the Savior added the following interesting insights. After telling his apostles that they would be persecuted and otherwise mistreated he said, “The time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service” (John 16:2). Then he goes on by saying “and these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me” (John 16: 3). Critics of others’ religions and beliefs probably believe that they also are doing what God wants them to.

What does Christ say of this? Those who don’t appear to believe in religion have other motivations, but still end up being critical rather than understanding.

Such critics should also, however, give heed to the council the Jewish leader Gamaliel gave to other Jewish leaders who were misrepresenting and often persecuting the early Christians. He said, “Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work (of these early Christians) be of men, it will come to nought: but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest ye be found even to fight against God” (Acts 5: 38-39).

I hope that those who hear of us will seek to understand our true positions. Draw your lessons from the good, faithful members of the Church.

uation and conjure up our best solutions. Solutions can be temporary and/or long term. I suggest approaching our limited financial resources with both short- and long-term solutions.

Cities, counties, and the state could offer participatory town hall meetings.

I think it’s safe to say that there is a lot of brain power that could be tapped into. So, let’s use it! Let’s find real time, long-term solutions to the multiple problems being experienced.

We might begin thinking outside the box. I’ll start. I suggest that we start with a state bank. Every cent that processes through every level of government throughout Nevada could go through the state bank and that would make an immediate impact on cost of government. We’re currently paying the Too Big To Fail banks/investment firms huge sums of money to finance our municipal bonds. We wouldn’t have to do that if we had a state bank.

Marigael Morris Reno

Go to the source Re “Romney and the church” (News, March 22): As a believing, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon), I do sorrow at those columnists and opinion expressers who reflect misunderstanding, malice and/or animosity toward us. They do so by either using half truths, outright lies, and/or failing to present our views either in context or in a conceptual framework that we believe is relevant. We are taught, though, to “turn the other cheek” and “return good for evil,” and this present scrutiny of the Church gives us the opportunity to do so as we attempt to set the record straight.

I feel sorry for Sally Denton and others who get some things right but other things wrong. I am open to helping her see things in their proper perspective. There are some, though, who seem always to be on the attack.

The Lord Jesus Christ, who we honor as our God and Savior, said about such attacks out of ignorance or malice during his earthly ministry: “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

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Phillip C. Smith Orem, Utah

Spring cleaning Re “Pepper rally” (Foodfinds, March 15): I was excited to read Dave Preston’s column, “Pepper rally,” and I decided to try out the restaurant. He made the food sound a little different and much tastier then other run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurants.

I’ve lived in Los Angeles all my life, more than 70 years, and I think I’ve eaten more Mexican food than the average person, so I think I’m qualified to judge quality and taste. I also eat some kind of hot pepper or hot sauce daily—so the title of the column intrigued me.

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I was disappointed to find the restaurant closed March 20-21 because the kitchen needed to be cleaned, according to the sign on the door. (I hadn’t seen the note on March 20.)

Since your article came out March 15, I wonder how clean the kitchen was when you ate there. I don’t think I want to try it the next time I’m in Reno.

Sandra Gitmed Los Angeles

Personhood of interest Re “Top 10 worst Supreme Court decisions” (Feature story, March 8): Kudos to Jake Highton for this article. It is about time we shine some light on the most powerful branch of our government that is not elected to office.

I mean they could declare tomorrow that health care is a right of all citizens, and bam! Everybody would have health care. There needs to be more oversight and controls on these Blackrobed Buffoons who think corporations are persons.

The decision of Santa Clara county vs. Southern Pacific Railroad in 1886, in which the court citations gave “personhood” to corporations deserves some more consideration. The decision itself has nothing to do with corporate personhood. It is in the headnote of the decision which was written by Bancroft Davis, Secretary of the Court, and former president of the Newburgh and New York Railroad that bestows personhood on corporations. As every law school student knows, the headnote has nothing to do with the decision in the case. So, the personhood argument is based on fraudulent legal precedent.

In the words of one Occupy Wall Street marcher, I will believe corporations are persons, when Rick Perry executes one!

Tom Skowronski via email

Ego much?

Re “Top 10 worst Supreme Court decisions” (Feature story, March 8): I would like to know who submitted this story. I am curious because I just read this in Reno, and this happened just after I told someone that I was going to visit the Supreme Court.

Kathy Vee San Jose, Calif.

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Should Supreme Court uphold health program?

Asked at Michael’s Deli, 628 S. Virginia St. David Bianchi Insurance agent

They’re going to determine that on a point of law and, hopefully, not politics, so we’ll see what’ll happen. I don’t think we can really predict. I would like to see it upheld.

Ian Galloway Legal assistant

Yes, because I think it’s a right that every American should have. They should have the right to health care and right now, 50 or 60 percent of Americans can’t afford to have health care.

A.J. Coronella

Judge not Elections are exploitive, demeaning events for everyone involved. It would be great if they were based on criteria like who’s the most qualified, who’s the most experienced, or who’s got the most creative ideas for improvement. But they’re not.

Instead, often, they’re based on who can spread slanderous lies most effectively, who can make the most conflicting promises to the most parties without getting caught, or who can raise the most money.

Elections are the things most right and most wrong about democracy. The voice of the people, the majority of the people, is our guiding principle, a beautiful, glorious idea. But money undermines it by creating imbalance, giving the wealthy more voice than the average person. It’s that whole wealth disparity thing where 1 percent of the population has 40 percent of the nation’s wealth.

Nowhere is this demeaning, income-disparity election dilemma more evident than in races for judicial positions.

And locals are hanging on the details of a perfect example of this, the Harvey Whittemore/Seeno brothers scandal.

Harvey Whittemore was and probably will be again, a phenom in this state—an intelligent, aggressive, wealthand power-seeking machine. He had his tentacles in more pies than Jason Biggs. He became rich through making money and political connections.

And he spread his wealth around. Mainstream politicians like U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Las Vegas; and U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., all got a piece of the pie.

So did politicians in California. The money may have spread from coast to coast.

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Social worker

That’s how the game of influence is played. Simple as that. You give money to politicians you might want to talk to at a later date, like if you have or represent casinos or housing developments you’re trying to develop. If they know you, they’ll be friendlier to you.

It’s an exaggeration to say Whittemore gave money to everyone, but the perception is there.

Whittemore also gave money to judges, as Reno Gazette-Journal reporter Martha Bellisle pointed out on March 22, like Washoe District Judge Jerry Polaha and Washoe District Judge Brent Adams. Both these judges have sat on cases regarding Whittemore. Adams has removed himself from such a case and Polaha is considering doing so.

So the question becomes, which judge at the district level has not received money from the guy who gave money to everyone? Hold the thought for a second: Doesn’t the fact that somebody didn’t receive money perhaps suggest a different bias?

Nevada has to pull our judges out of the greasy mire where they have to glad-hand lawyers who they may have to rule for or against. Nevada should create a public funding system that will allow our judges to rule without perceived prejudice.

It’s bad enough that some people run for public office because it’s a better salary than they make elsewhere.

Judges in this community are by and large lawyers who had successful private practices. Most run for these positions out of sincere desire to contribute to society. It’s a little gross to rub their noses in down and dirty politics and then expect them to come up smelling like roses. Ω

Yes. I think they should because there are a lot of people who need to be insured, especially young people who can’t afford it.

Mark Glenn Realtor

I don’t have a definite opinion, but I would say probably not. I’m just not wild about the federal government being involved in these kinds of things. They don’t do a good job at much of anything, and I have no confidence in them to do this well, or economically feasibly, in a proper manner.

Dick Barnard Accountant

I think they would wait until the law goes into effect [to accept the case]. You shouldn’t make a judgment on something that hasn’t happened yet. I don’t think it’s appropriate.

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Gov. Brian Sandoval is seen here at a February event at UNR. Behind him is state economic development director, Steve Hill.

Tribal seizures sought Condominiums at Lake Tahoe are among more than 30 properties federal officials are trying to seize in an action against a Sacramento developer and two other figures in what is being described as a kickback and money laundering scheme.

The Sacramento Bee reported the condominiums and other properties around the West and in Hawaii were purchased with millions of dollars “systematically siphoned off ... from the United Auburn Indian Community” in California.

Targets of the investigation include developer Bart Volen, tribal administrator Greg Baker and former tribal worker Darrell Hinz, according to the Bee story written by Sam Stanton and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Denny Walsh.

UNR and library divert email A local resident and former county library employee sent an email message to the members of the library board of trustees only to discover that it was first delivered to the library director.

The director, Arnie Maurins, then read the message and forwarded it to the trustees only after adding a message of his own.

The original sender, Rex Gunderson, used a feature on the Washoe County Library website that reads, “To send an e-mail to the Library Board of Trustees, click here.”

In his message, Gunderson raised the issue of whether the library should be closed on Easter, a Sunday, given the fact that it is normally open on Sundays. Interrupting the normal schedule for a religious observance, he said, raised First Amendment issues.

“These closures are saying to every county resident who is not practicing Christian, every Jew, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and nonbeliever, that we are not really a part of this community; that we are not really welcome here,” Gunderson wrote to the trustees.

He received a response from trustee James Umbach, and Umbach’s message included the message the trustees had received from Maurins, which said Gunderson “is apparently the individual referenced as a ‘concerned . . . library employee’ ” who recently brought the issue to the attention of the Freedom from Religion Foundation.

Gunderson objected to a practice of messages to the trustees going through the director, who then puts his spin on them before forwarding them.

“I suppose this may be common practice in organizations where the executive sort of controls the board?” Gunderson asked. “I don’t know. It just seems kind of odd with a large potential for mischief.”

Easter is not a legal holiday in Nevada.

At the University of Nevada, Reno, meanwhile, the campus tech people are preventing delivery of some outgoing messages.

It came to our attention when we were informed that a message to the RN&R had been stopped and that we had 14 days to approve it for delivery.

Institutional checking on incoming messages is routine, but blocking delivery of outgoing messages is unusual, particularly from a publicly owned site. Campus information technology director John Vilseck said in an email message, “We do filter mail in both directions to prevent a compromised machine from sending out spam. Our mail filters must have found something in the message it determined was spam. We are looking into the situation and will make any needed adjustments to prevent this in the future.”

The message to the RN&R was a thank-you note from a campus professor.

RN&R checked with a non-campus computer consultant, who said, “I know that kind of technical capability exists, to check outgoing mail. I’ve never heard of anyone using it, though.”

—Dennis Myers

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Uneducated Nevada competes for jobs with its schools tied behind its back At a time when next-door Utah is having enormous success in luring new corby porations by pouring money into its Dennis Myers higher education system, Nevada has competed by shredding its campuses.

Gov. Brian Sandoval last week announced his support for raising $620 million in taxes back up when they expire and said he would recommend no more cuts in education to the Nevada Legislature.

“I’m not going to cut K-12 or higher education,’ the governor said at a Board of Examiners meeting.

That leaves the state where it is now, with campuses that are in no position to compete with other Western states whose economies are showing greater recovery and thus have greater ability to rebuild their educational infrastructures. And given inflation, keeping education spending at its present level would mean continuing deterioration.

Nevada higher education chancellor Dan Klaich said he is not assuming that the governor’s promise not to cut education means the state will simply rest there.

“I don’t read the action of the governor, which I am very supportive of, as saying that’s the end of the discussion,” he said. “But what I do think he did was he gave us some very significant room to plan.”

He said he has heard reports that the governor is considering restoring pay cuts and merit and longevity benefits, “which would be a very significant improvement for us.”

There are growing challenges to the state’s strategies for luring businesses and workers to Nevada, including the notion of incentives.

“We have smaller employment bases than you’ll find in Arizona or California.”

Steve Brown UNLV economist Nevada faces aggressive competition from other small Western states and is being especially outstripped on the Wasatch Front. Utah has been named two years in a row by Forbes Magazine as the best state to do business and has lured numerous major corporations. Just last week new Utah legislation became effective that will ease the way for Ebay to expand its operations there, adding 2,200 jobs to the 1,500 already existing. In Nevada, progress in jobs is usually counted in hundreds, as when Customlink, a shirt manufacturer, said this week it would bring 75 to 100 jobs to a new Reno location.

Last month, NOW Foods announced it will build a new plant in Sparks. Gov. Sandoval said, “This is exactly the kind of project that shows how teamwork can pay off.

We worked with business leaders and the universities, EDAWN [Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada] and the local governments, and it’s paying off. It’s a great success story we can use to bring other businesses here.”

The NOW plant will employ 100 people.

All along, there have been doubts about Nevada’s supposed strategy of becoming a Mecca for renewable energy, and it is facing more questions all the time. Last week, the Virginia think tank State Budget Solutions issued a report, “Green Jobs Don’t Grow On Trees,” that questions the approaches taken by states like Nevada.

“States face a hard and fast budget constraint; [because of local legal prohibitions] they cannot deficit spend or take on debt for general operating expenses,” the report said. “This means that every dollar spent by states on green job training programs, grants to green firms, or subsidies for renewable energy producers is a dollar that cannot be spent on teachers’ salaries, educational tools, or social safety nets.”

Workers

Whether a state has the workers a company needs is always a consideration on relocation.

Executives who go to Nevada’s state economic development website will find verbiage like this: “Nevada’s workforce consists of skilled labor and an opportunity to create and maintain a pool of talented workers. ... Nevada’s workforce and comprehensive training services can not only fulfill, but exceed the expectations of any employers. ... Nevada has had one of the fastest growing skilled workforces during the last decade. During the period 2002-2006, Nevada was home to a lower unemployment rate than the national average, due to dynamic growth and burgeoning economic diversification.”

This is pretty good tap dancing. It dances entirely around the recession, which is generally dated from 2007.

Less stale data is also less positive.

During the recession, Nevada’s population has gone from the fastest rising in the nation to departures from the state and growth that depends nearly entirely on births, not new arrivals from out of state. Among those in flight from the state were skilled

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“Financial incentives are the most costly way for states to promote green industry.”

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workers. And among actions taken during the recession was decimating higher education, which reduces the state’s ability to produce skilled workers. Those needing workers knew where to look. At one point— September of last year—a Canadian newspaper even pointed to the state as a lode to mine: “In Nevada, [joblessness is] 13.4 per cent. ... We need workers. Americans need jobs.”

At the higher education level, when educated people leave the state, they often take grant moneys with them, increasing the cost to the state.

“Research money tends to follow people, not institutions,” Las Vegas economist Steve Brown said last year.

This week Brown said, “If you look at the employment data provided

by DETR [the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation], you can get a sense [of the loss of skilled workers] by looking at categories of jobs and where they’ve shrunk. The categories haven’t gone away but they have a lot fewer people than they did a few years ago. That includes construction. ... But certainly we have smaller employment bases than you’ll find in Arizona or California.”

Construction was one of the two strongest drivers of the state’s economy for the past half century.

“What draws people back would be job creation,” Brown said.

Luring both companies and workers back to Nevada depends in large part on education spending. The companies see higher education as a component of research on which they depend. The companies and workers see good schools as necessary for quality of life.

By saying he will make no further cuts in education, Gov. Sandoval is embracing the status quo, an education level that is already keeping workers and companies away. Ω

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Start me up Democrats stake their claim in municipal races The Washoe County Democratic Party wasted little time after the March 16 filing deadline for running for office. Five days later, a meeting was held by at party headquarters on Terminal Way to Dennis Myers allow Democratic City Council candidates to meet with habitual volunteers, organizers, fundraisers and so on.

About 30 people with experience in gathering signatures on petitions, walking precincts, placing yard signs and other tasks sat in the audience and sized up the candidates who appeared on the panel—Jenny Brekhus, Oscar Delgado, Kitty Jung, Scott Kelley, Dennis Romeo, Michael Trudell and David Ward.

While city offices are non-partisan, in the sense that the candidates’ political party is not listed on the ballot, the parties have long supported their municipal candidates. There’s nothing improper about this as long as there’s a First Amendment, but there is some sensitivity about it.

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Democratic meeting. The boy was very well behaved, but asking him to stay for the whole meeting would have been a bit much, so Kelley, too, had to leave early.

“I hope you are ready to be five places at once.”

Kitty Jung Reno City Council candidate One city council candidate was in the audience instead of in the panel of candidates at the front. Julia Ratti is running unopposed for reelection to the Sparks City Council. She was introduced and said, “I did not draw an opponent. ... I will not be asking you for money.”

That drew a laugh.

Another dignitary in the audience, Justice of the Peace Patricia Lynch, was also introduced and said she did have an opponent and would be looking for volunteers.

Some of the candidates have run for office before and already know the routine. Ward was a U.S. House candidate, Trudell ran for the County Commission, Jung was appointed a county commissioner by Gov. Jim Gibbons and was then elected to a full term, Kelley is a member of the county school board.

Each City Council candidate spoke and then took questions from the audience members, who wanted a sense of what candidates were in tune with their views. Jung, for instance, was asked about city recycling services.

Before and after the meeting, the candidates were able to recruit. Some of the audience members told Trudell they would attend his campaign kickoff party three days later. Dennis Romeo got a couple of volunteers. After a few other political alliances were established, the crowd drifted out into Campaign 2012. Ω PHOTO/DENNIS MYERS

The report also says that incentives or subsidies interfere with the workings of the marketplace: “Many green incentives come in the form of tax breaks. ... Without a doubt, financial incentives are the most costly way for states to promote green industry; whether they provide a commensurate benefit is less clear.”

Even if Nevada wanted to compete with other states in incentives, it would likely fail—some states offer up to 22 different incentives.

Nevada offers seven, and their value is in dispute.

The report adds, “Green growth proponents are convinced that if they could only offer the right subsidies, their agenda would prevail.

Unfortunately, subsidies are doomed to fail because they try to make fundamentally economic decisions through the political process. State officials, no matter how well-informed they are, simply don’t know what demand for green products will look like or what the opportunity cost of different technologies may be. Examples like Solyndra, Evergreen Solar and Cascade Grains illustrate the enormous costs when the government gets it wrong. Far from being the exception, failed investments are by far the more likely result when state governments try to steer the market.”

For candidates running for the first time, the evening gave them a sense of what lies ahead in the next 11 weeks or—for those who survive the primary—the next 32 weeks. “I hope you are ready to be five places at once,” Jung, a Washoe County Commissioner running for the Reno City Council, told the newcomers to elective politics. Jung herself had more than one appearance to make during the evening.

She spoke, took questions, then raced off to the next meeting.

Candidate Scott Kelley and his wife both had things to do during the evening, so he brought their toddler son along to the

Reno City Council candidate Scott Kelley used a city election map to describe the district in which he is running.

The candidate is the Kelley on the left.

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Around the world Electric Odyssey, the first electric car to be driven around the world, will stop by Reno in early April. The tour began in Strasbourg, France, in February. The car, a Citroen, is driven by two French drivers and is entirely electric.

The press release states, “The purpose of the Electric Odyssey is to promote the image of electric vehicles (EVs) to the public at large and to demonstrate that EVs are a practical option for everyday transportation needs.

If a standard electric car can make a world tour, every single person is able to use it to go shopping.”

Check out www.electric-odyssey.com to learn more about the tour.

Wind some, lose some The China Mountain Wind Project, which would install between 100 and 200 wind turbines on the border between Idaho and Nevada, has been delayed for two years because of the sage grouse inhabiting the land.

The Times-News in Twin Falls, Idaho, reported that the area is “a wind-rich area with ample room for the proposed 170 wind turbines on 25,500 public acres.”

Sage grouse, known for their oddly shaped torsos and pointy feathers, are under consideration by the Endangered Species Act, but will not be officially deemed endangered until 2015. However, the installation of the turbines would require paving over much of the land, displacing the birds.

Wind energy advocates are disappointed in the delay, but several officials have acknowledged that protecting the ecosystem is a priority. According to the Times-News, the project was “estimated to bring in 750 temporary construction jobs and almost 50 permanent jobs.”

The Bureau of Land Management has three years to figure out ways to conserve the habitat for the sage grouse.

—Ashley Hennefer ashleyh@newsreview.com

ECO-EVENT The inaugural Sun & Garden Show will take place March 31-April 1.

This event showcases vendors and resources on farmers’ markets, solar energy, vegetable and flower starts for gardens, local green businesses and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

Free. Visit www.sunandgarden showreno.wordpress.com for more information.

Got an eco-event?

Contact ashleyh@newsreview.com.

Check out facebook.com/RNRGreen for more.

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GREENSPACE

Hampden Kuhns, CEO of Load IQ, spoke about his experience at the Reno launch event.

Open for business CleanTech Open CleanTech Open, a competition to encourage innovation in the green sector, launched in Nevada on March 22. Launch events were held at Desert Research Institute branches in Las Vegas and Reno.

By CleanTech Open, which was founded as part of the Massachusetts Ashley Institute of Technology’s Ignite Clean Energy competition, partnered with Hennefer the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) to ashleyh@ bring the program to Nevada. It’s a non-profit organization led by a team of newsreview.com volunteers and a small staff. The program gives start-up business owners an opportunity to participate in a training program where they work with lawyers, accountants, public relation specialists and other professional mentors to cover all aspects of making their business successful. Some of the businesses are then chosen to compete in a regional competition, and a few move on to a Global Forum. The winning business receives $250,000 and will often get offers from larger companies looking to invest.

CleanTech Open’s motto is “find, fund and foster” new green businesses with the intent of stimulating the economy. Only established start-up businesses can compete, and they have to receive less than $1 million from external funding to qualify.

“The CleanTech Open has an outstanding reputation doing what we all want to do, which is create jobs,” said Chip Evans, director of CleanTech Open Nevada.

For more information, Currently, businesses can compete in the fields of renewable energy, visit www.cleantech energy efficiency, green building, transportation, smart power, and air, water open.com. and waste. Evans also mentioned that agriculture and material science may be added as a field in the future.

Prior to the Nevada launch, Northern Nevada businesses had to travel to Silicon Valley to participate in the program. Now they will be able to use local resources and will also still be able to network with Silicon Valley.

“I think it’s going to make a huge difference for entrepreneurs in the state,” said Nicola Kerslake, entrepreneur-in-residence of NIREC. Hampden Kuhns, CEO of Load IQ, participated in last year’s competition and attested to the program’s educational value. “[We learned] how to write a business plan and a financial plan,” Kuhns said. “It’s all part of figuring out, ‘Will this work?’”

Kuhns said that the mentoring team helped him “ask the right questions.” His company’s air quality product was originally intended to be used in household residences, but based on the suggestions of the mentors, the focus switched to fast food restaurants.

“You start out with a business plan, but you adapt it as you go along,” he said.

CleanTech Open also hosts a student competition. The California Institute of Technology currently holds the winning title, but CleanTech Open Nevada officials hope that Nevada’s colleges and universities will be able to bring something new to the western region.

Ultimately, Evans anticipates that CleanTech Open will give Nevada business owners exposure and will spark new ideas in the state.

“There are a lot of challenges in raising capital,” Evans says. “It takes discipline to put business plans together. There’s a certain science to that, a certain art to that.”

The entry deadline for this year’s competition is May 8. Ω

The Reno Film Festival presents

The 2012 Oscar winning & nominated

AnimAted And Live Action short fiLms.

Two Screenings: fri & sAt, mArch 30 & 31, 7Pm Joe Crowley Student Union, UNR

ticKets General: $10 students: $5

Available in advance at renofilmfestival.com or at the door; cash or check only at the door no credit cards Presented in partnership with Shorts International and Magnolia Pictures.

With special thanks to the Joe Crowley Student Union.

www.RenoFilmFestival.com 775-334-6707

SPONSORS KTVN-Channel 2, Reno Media Group, Bea-Design for Marketing, KUNR Public Radio– FM 88.7, Red Machine Multimedia and the Reno News & Review. Grant support has been received from the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission, DP/Dermody Properties Foundation and the E.L. Cord Foundation. All eight City of Reno Advisory Boards also support the festival: Ward 1, Southwest Reno. Wards 2, Central and South Reno; Ward 3, East Reno; Wards 4, Northeast and North Valleys; Wards 5, Old Northwest and Northwest.

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RENO UKELELE FESTIVAL

Celebrate the ukelele with continuous entertainment on four stages plus ukelele playing, building and buying workshops.

Featuring David Lindley, Kris Fuchigami and a host of ukelele all-stars from throughout the nation. Th, 3/29 – Su, 4/1. Festival wristband passes, $75. Concerts, $24/$20. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 or renoukefest.com

YOGA CLASSES

Six-week sessions taught by instructors from Yoga Loka studio. Yoga Basics: Introductory course covering principles, philosophy, movements, breathing and relaxation techniques of yoga. Tuesdays, 2/213/27,5:30-6:45PM. Yoga Flow: All levels. Includes a flowing sequence of postures and detailed instruction.

Thursdays, through 3/29, 5:30-6:45PM. Yoga mat, block and strap are required. $97/session for adults; $81/Sparks residents. Larry D. Johnson Community Center, 1200 12th Street (across from Sparks Library) (775) 353-7857 or e-mail recinfo@cityofsparks.us.

DARCY

Lounge. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300

Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way (775) 355-1551

JAZZ

Sa, 3/31, 8PM, no cover. Great Basin Brewing Co., 846 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-7711

With First Take, featuring Rick Metz. Th, F, Sa 6PM. Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, 1180 Scheels Dr. (775) 657-8659

BROTHER DAN

F, 3/30, 5:30PM, Sa, 3/31, 5:30PM and Su, 4/1, 5:30PM, no cover. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave.(775) 356-3300

DAVID LINDLEY WITH THE QUIET AMERICAN

World music legend David Lindley opens the 4th Annual Reno Ukulele Festival! F, 3/30, 9PM, $24. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave.(775) 356-3300

PAUL CHESNEY

F, 3/30, 9:30PM, no cover. Sidelines Bar & Nightclub, 1237 Baring Blvd.(775) 355-1030

I LOVE TECHNO DANCE PARTY

Grand opening of PLUR afterhours (lingerave edition) 11PM-6AM (early entry at 10PM w/ flyer, from Zumiez.

F, 3/30, 10PM. $10 with event flyer. New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave. (775) 359-4020

Th, 3/29, 5:30PM, F, 3/30, 6PM and Sa, 3/31, 6PM, no cover. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300

WEEKEND JUMP-OFF PARTY

TYLER STAFFORD

GRAFTING FRUIT TREES

Talented, local singer-songwriter Tyler Stafford.

Half-priced margaritas all day. Th, 3/29, 6PM, no cover. Cantina Los Tres Hombres, 926 Victorian Ave. (775) 356-6262

LADIES 80’S NIGHT

Hosted by DJ BG. Th, 6-11PM, Trader Dick’s

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With DJ BG. F, Sa, 10PM, no cover. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 Presented by Michael Janik, expert apple grower.

Learn simple techniques of grafting apple trees. Each participant will do six trees to take home.

Please RSVP. Sa, 3/31, 1PM, $40. Rail City

MOON GRAVY

KRIS FUCHIGAMI

Part of the Reno Ukulele Festival Sa, 3/31, 9PM, $20.

John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave.(775) 3563300

BANDA NIGHT

Live music of Banda La Pavorosa and DJ DAS in the mix. Get flyer from band members, DJ DAS or bartenders. Sa, 3/31, 9PM, no cover with flyer. New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave.(775) 359-4020

SCHEELS FANATIC 5K AND FUN RUN

Grab your family and friends, pick a team, cause, hobby or anything else that you are crazy about! Su, 4/1, 8AM. $10-$25. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Dr.(775) 331-2700

SCHEELS KIDS KLUB: NASCAR RIDE-ALONG

See what it’s like to be a NASCAR driver! Ask mom or dad to take you for a cruise around the NASCAR track!

Please meet at NASCAR. All kids will receive a free ride on the Scheels Ferris Wheel. Drivers must be at least 52” tall and passengers must be at least 4 years old or 40 pounds. M, 4/2, 6PM. Free. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Dr.(775) 331-2700

SCHEELS RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB

Looking for a group of people to run with on a weekly basis? Join the Scheels Running Club today! Tu, 6:30PM through 11/27. Free. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Dr. (775) 331-2700

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ZUMBA FITNESS

Zumba is a way to burn calories that’s more like a dance party than an exercise routine. Tuesdays &Thursdays, 6:15-7:15PM. Designed for all levels, beginner to high fitness. Bring workout shoes and water. $42 or $35/ month for Sparks residents. Drop-in option, $6/class.

Sparks Recreation Gym, 98 Richards Way.

BLACK AND BLUES JAM

Tu, 8:30PM, no cover. Sidelines Bar & Nightclub, 1237 Baring Blvd.(775) 355-1030

INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING

Build upon your blacksmithing skills while exploring a variety of techniques like piercing, tooling, using a striker, upsetting, slitting and punching. Tu, 6:30-8:30PM through 5/15. Opens 3/20, $245. Sparks High School, 820 15th St. (775) 829-9010

CELTIC HERITAGE EXHIBIT

The Sparks Heritage Museum has created a Celtic exhibit in their 900-square foot changing gallery displaying loaned items from the Northern Nevada Celtic community. M-Su through 4/30, $5 donation for reception. Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-1144

KARAOKE

SPIRO’S F, 9PM, no cover. 1475 E. Prater Way (775) 356-6000

THE ROPER DANCEHALL & SALOON Country music dance lessons and karaoke, Th, 7:30PM, no cover. 670 Greenbrae Dr. (775) 742-0861

OPEN MIC

GREAT BASIN BREWING Open mic comedy. Th, 9PM, no cover, 846 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-7711

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GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY! CITY OF SPARKS Geno Martini - Mayor, Julia Ratti - Ward 1, Ed Lawson - Ward 2, Ron Smith - Ward 3, Mike Carrigan - Ward 4, Ron Schmitt - Ward 5, Shaun Carey - City Manager, Tracy Domingues - Parks & Recreation Director.

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS Judge Barbara S. McCarthy - Dept. 1, Judge Jim Spoo - Dept. 2, Chet Adams - City Attorney.

Mayor and Council members can be reached at 353-2311

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My life was becoming unrated. With everyone walking around uncensored, I myself began unlatching from the norm. I expanded by working at four out of the five local strip joints until I found my ultimate comfort zone at Spice House. I dance under the name “Violet,” an homage to the song by the band Hole. After all, Courtney Love was a feminist-stripper during the ‘90s.

In hindsight, it was my first female empowerment moment. At 20 years old, I was scratching the feminist scab and contemplating the big rip. At the time, I just thought I was Natalie Portman.

STUDENT BODY DYSMORPHIA

Student body dysmorphia I never did fancy the idea of school. I couldn’t picture myself walking around a campus, throwing the Frisbee around on the quad, or doing keg stands at frat parties. I could, however, picture myself poisoning the keg.

I knew I couldn’t sit at home all day and just work nights at Blockbuster for the rest of my life. I began taking general courses at Truckee Meadows Community College because I wasn’t academically ready to go to the University of Nevada, Reno. It was there I enrolled in a mystical course called English 102. This class changed my life. The professor was not only a babe, but he could write.

Poetry.

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ning of a pornographic film was actually the birth of my education.

I had been dipping my fingers in poetry since I was old enough to feel like an outcast. When I was 15, I’d engrave choppy lines on my wooden desk. I left sarcastic statements inside old geometry textbooks, assuming the next student would read them in awe. I was leaving coming-of-age footprints all over my high school. I danced a sad dance in my puddle of puberty.

This professor pumped some blood in my system. One semester with him and my pussy was wet with inspiration. I wanted to be teacher’s pet. He taught two other courses, Non-fiction and Poetry. I immediately enrolled in both.

After channeling my inner Sylvia Plath for a few semesters, my poetry became seasoned enough. I got accepted into the college’s literary journal, The Meadow.

However, the professor did not accept the love-letter attached to my final portfolio.

The fantasy of more potential published works and the lure of more muse-worthy professors dragged me to UNR after two years at TMCC. I thought I’d major in English, inhale the talent, and sign up for the school newspaper, The Nevada Sagebrush. I accomplished those goals and wrote for all three campus publications. It may sound trite, but I never gave a damn about my resume. I just wanted to keep seeing my name in print.

I was ready to merge my feminist streak with my bitch attitude. The paper needed a sex columnist. It was time for this stripper to bare her private life for the betterment of sexually frustrated students everywhere.

Like stripping, it was a shaky start.

I made my sexy debut in November

2009. I never publicly identified as a feminist out of fear of being type-cast as a man-hater. I simply woke up one day and looked at my actions. Most of my articles were soaked in sex-positivity among females with zero apologies. That was the thing: I had a no-apology rule. I started seeing shallow arguments on anything I published. Each comment addressed me as a “little girl crying for attention” or “skank who doesn’t respect herself.” I learned that most people judge you by how sexually active you are. But sexually active women are judged harshly. For men, promiscuity is normal. Expected. Encouraged.

And then the media. Ugh, the media. I was supposed to be sexy but not talk about it. Fine. I wouldn’t talk.

I’d scream.

So, I began to scream in tones of honesty. Real honesty. Along the lines of “My asshole hurts because I tried anal last night and didn’t use enough lube.” Readers didn’t get it.

Now not only did my asshole hurt, but so did my feelings. The whole column was my gym for sexual equality. I was exercising my right to sexual freedom. I was lifting doublestandard weights. I became a magnet for the “things we don’t talk about” backlash and the topic of six journalism projects on campus.

The response was always really predictable: Slut.

The THErevolution REVOLUTION withinWITHIN I’ve built most of my activism around the notion that women’s sexuality is deeply misunderstood in all aspects of society. I believe that the best activism comes from sharing. I could share experiences, knowledge, or ideas. The best activism is also stripping to Rage Against the

THE FIRST TIME I WALKED ON STAGE MY LEGS BUCKLED: I COULDN’T DO THIS, THIS WASN’T ME. Machine and mouthing the words onstage to patrons.

When I got pregnant and had an abortion, I let the university newspaper cover it. I felt I had a responsibility to share. Six hours post-vacuum aspiration, I answered hard-hitting questions with a heating pad on my lap in a four-star hotel room. Nothing was off limits, not even when I was seconds away from flinging myself off the Peppermill rooftop out of sheer anxiety and cramping. I made a deal with myself: If something brutal was going to happen in my life, I would create a feminist silver lining. I would trade tragedy for triumph. If one in three women were going to have an abortion, people deserved to know about the experience.

And apparently, more women got the message. The Huffington Post Online picked up the story, and I landed my very own thread on an anti-feminist website. My abortion experience video generated more than 8,000 hits on YouTube, resulting in a schizophrenic inbox of replies.

But I knew I could do more. My activism couldn’t be limited to talking about my personal mistakes. I mean, that would just be sad.

I started putting myself out there in the name of gender equality. In October, I was a panelist for the campus event, “Guess Who’s Gay.” The audience asked each of us personal questions, all building on a reveal of sexual preference at the end.

The audience voted I was a lesbian. I

assured them that just because I had sex with a woman once after popping two tabs of ecstasy in San Francisco didn’t make me a lesbian.

Many participants came up to the panel at the end, glowing and giddy.

One freshman simply said, “Thank you for doing this.”

I wanted to mold my life into a series of those moments.

But I needed a bigger cause.

Something that would stick on campus. Events would come and go.

People would get excited but forget.

It was so fleeting. I had a bad case of activist blue-balls.

And then lightning struck.

Last November, I received a message on Facebook from Dr. Tory Clark, a human sexuality professor and local sexologist. The message included a video revolving around a student-taught University of California, Berkeley course called “Female Sexuality” or “FemSex” for short.

FemSex was a weekly class centering on diverse themes in female sexuality. Anything from understanding consent to realizing facts about the transgender community. From finding the right dildo to finding the right midwife for childbirth, it examined all shades of female empowerment. There was a wait list at Berkeley for the class on account of its notoriety. Female students were telling other students, “This class changed my life.”

That’s all I needed to hear.

Dr. Clark and I met. Sparks flew. I saw an independent woman. I saw a woman who had guts. I would have followed her anywhere. Up until then I had buried my head in film for a mentor. But here she was. No rental fee necessary.

After meeting her, it felt like I was on some combination of drugs. Almost like a premonition of sorts. Femsex was going to happen in Reno. But more than that, a shift of consciousness was going to occur on campus.

So back in Reno a group of women got together a few times each month to discuss the future of FemSex. Each one knowledgeable in different zones of female empowerment and sexuality, and able to facilitate classes. UNR accepted us as a club and approved an official start in January. Two months deep into FemSex, and I can’t believe how addictive the response is. I see students raising their hands, raising concerns, raising awareness. A feminist’s wet dream, and a patriarchy’s worst nightmare.

TWO YEARS AGO, I WOULD HAVE LAUGHED OUT LOUD AT THE THOUGHT OF WOMEN SITTING AROUND IN A GODDESS CIRCLE, EXCHANGING VOWS ABOUT THE MENSTRUATION BLUES—

All topless magic, community-college crushes and feisty activism aside, I come home at night sweating it all off. I eat my vegan food in

silence instead of to the loud beats of the strip club. I rip my fake eyelashes out with zero hesitation.

While in introvert hiding, I tend to dive into a New Age pond. It’s necessary at the end of the day, especially when casting off the bad energy of the titty-bar. I cling to meditation and lengthy baths. I promote myself from girl to goddess.

I choose my consumption wisely. I thrift my clothes. I purchase strictly from the co-op, which coincides with my vegan diet. I’m an angel from hipster heaven, the kind who occupies Wall Street and writes bad poetry in the Spice House bathroom.

But above all that, I bleed.

Last October brought an introduction to a brand new movement. Two years ago, I would have laughed out loud at the thought of women sitting around in a goddess circle, exchanging vows about the menstruation blues— not to mention, the reds.

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To talk blood. Offer support. I was post-abortion. No, I was post-disappointment. But I finally got to talk about it. Not on my blog, not in my activism, but in the moment. I could say anything I wanted.

Around every full moon, we meet and meditate on our cycles. I’ve taken it so far as to shift my methods of blood catching. I won’t give money to Tampax anymore, no, instead I insert a Diva Cup to collect my flow.

This makes it easier to use for art projects. I’ve begun returning my blood to the earth, and celebrating my monthly like Christmas morning. I will not hate my body anymore. There is nothing dirty about healing.

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A still from Valerie Bischoff’s “Goodbye Sweetheart.”

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exposure The Holland Project has released Dry Heat: Collected Short Films from Reno, NV, a DVD showcase of local filmmakers

Dry Heat is a limited-edition release.

Only 125 copies were made available.

Copies are $12 each, and can be purchased at the Holland Project; or online at the Holland Project Store (www.hollandreno.org /store), Holland’s Etsy store, and Go For Broke Collective’s Etsy store.

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Anyone who’s lived in Reno has heard this one: “It’s a dry heat.”

It’s a laughable tie that binds us together, much like images of seedy hotels, neon signs and scarred brown hills, or the sounds of slot machines plink-plink-plinking.

The collected sights and sounds unique to our high desert home also bind the nine short films compiled on the Holland Project’s first curated DVD, Dry Heat: Collected Short Films from Reno, NV. The films work together to implicitly tell a story about the techniques, talent and genres of Northern Nevada’s filmmakers.

Last November, the 11-member gallery committee of The Holland Project, thrilled to have just opened their large gallery space on Vesta Street, began talking about how to make the gallery a self-sustaining entity. Committee member Nick Larsen says, “The goal is for [the gallery] to pay for itself in order to cover things like shipping, bringing in out-of-town artists, things like that.”

Larsen suggested a DVD short-film collection. “Holland really hasn’t had much programming that catered to filmmakers,” explains Larsen. “They

do the 3-Minute Film Competition at the [Nevada Museum of Art], but that’s about it, and none of us on the committee knew local filmmakers and what they were doing, so it was a chance to bring that community in.”

Casting Call

Not knowing whether there were hundreds of filmmakers in Reno or a handful, and hoping to attract as many submissions as possible, the committee put out an open-ended call for submissions from local filmmakers, with no constraints on theme, genre, etc.

The submissions, which Larsen says numbered only around 15 or 20, ran the gamut in terms of style and content. Ultimately, submissions were screened by committee members, with those members who had submitted films themselves abstaining from votes.

The final nine selections for this limited-edition DVD were from filmmakers Ben Poynter, Kaleb Temple, Peter Whittenberger, Cassady O’Neal, Tosha Palani, Valerie Bischoff, Kyle Akins, Omar Pierce and Megan Berner. They range from narrative to experimental and music video, from film noir to stop-motion animation and from drama to comedy.

Yet, together, they seem to make sense, according to artist/filmmaker Megan Berner, also a gallery committee member (and RN&R contributor).

“I’m from Reno, so I might be biased, but I see an aesthetic in this area, and on the DVD you see a real Reno, Nevada aesthetic, which I thought was really cool.”

This aesthetic is easy to spot in Valerie Bischoff’s “Goodbye Sweetheart,” a 10-minute piece about a troubled couple on a difficult road trip.

It features shots of familiar Nevada highway landscapes, an abandoned roadside diner called “The Oasis” and even a glimpse of the Nevada State Prison. It showcases Reno native Bischoff’s love of home and her love of film. Bischoff moved to New York five years ago for Columbia University’s graduate film program, but returns annually to work on projects in Reno, which she believes is “a hotbed of fascinating characters.”

Kaleb Temple’s film, “Burgled,” is a five-minute, black-and-white film beginning with a montage of scenes that encapsulate the gritty Reno aesthetic—a homeless woman on a bench, a run-down weekly motel, pawn shops. The film quickly shifts into a film noir-style comedy about two burglars trying to rob the same house. “Burgled” won Temple, a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno’s photography program, the 2010 Three-Minute Competition at the Nevada Museum of Art. Another product of a photography education, at McQueen High, and fan of black-and-white film is Tosha

Palani, whose video for My Flag is On Fire’s song “Eyes and Joy” appears on Dry Heat. Fellow Dry Heat-er Cassady O’Neal also made a MFIOF video, “White Bicycle.”

“Eyes and Joy,” running just over seven minutes, was a collaboration between Palani and his high school art teacher, Gary Coyan, who wrote the script. Through the use of repetitive shots nuanced with angles that portray increasing tension, it tells the story of a guy stuck in a daily routine that feels like a cage; escape becomes almost a matter of survival. Palani says the video was shot in downtown Reno, mostly in parking garages and apartment buildings, “because that’s what we had,” with a final shot coming from the Red Rock area.

Berner’s film, “In a Shifting Landscape,” is vastly different in tone, style and content. It’s the last film on the DVD, and at 21 minutes, it’s also the longest. Berner characterizes it as a “subtle, slow-moving, meditative piece.” It features animation of an artist book that was hand-printed from linoleum blocks and photopolymer plates on vellum; the animation gently segues between landscapes, to the ethereal, moody strains of an original music composition from Berner’s collaborator, Seattle-based composer Nat Evans.

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Larsen says Holland is hoping that this limited release becomes the first of many in a regular DVD series. It depends on getting more submissions, and that means tapping into the local film scene—if, indeed, there even is one.

Temple believes there is a local film scene, albeit a small and somewhat incestuous one, thanks to UNR and TMCC offering film classes.

“There are quite a few of us,” he says.

Temple mentions a number of fellow filmmakers, several of whom also went to UNR and are credited in several Dry Heat films—Timothy Gaer (who stars in “Burgled”), Jamie Heinrich (who started 9000 Wolves

Productions) and Elton de Leon (also in “Burgled”). Temple and de Leon worked on Bischoff’s film.

“Everyone in some way is connected to another portion of the community,” says Temple.

Temple also thinks that opportunities are growing, in Reno and in general, for filmmakers, as evidenced by the Holland Project’s efforts, as well as the Reno Film Festival.

The RFF holds an Indie Short Film Competition each summer and includes a Nevada category (O’Neal won the 2011 competition with “9 Pound Trout”), as well as its K-12 student competition, the Lumiere Awards. Temple and his friends also stage their own screenings, occasionally. And, of course, there’s the internet.

Palani, however, is considering a move to a more filmmaker-friendly locale. “I don’t think there’s a film scene here at all,” he says, despite having created a part-time supplemental income from making music videos, mostly for what he calls “European goth rocker bands.” He got started in videos by booking music acts for the Holland Project and boldly suggesting that he’d love to make their videos.

“For the most part, I don’t really know anyone who makes film here.

And the ones who do, they’re like me, all the same close-knit cast and crew, friends. The Reno Film Festival is mostly foreign films, and the presence of local work isn’t significant.” Palani thinks the RFF ought to cater more to the local scene, or that a new film festival should be established to do this.

Despite being a New Yorker now, Bischoff remains a fervent admirer of Reno as a film location. “In Reno, it’s much harder to find people who are working in film professionally,” she says, “but I think that can be good in a way. Being isolated from a bigger scene can foster more difficulty in a shoot, but it can also foster more creative approaches.” Ω

Stills from Kaleb Temple’s “Burgled.”

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Poor ‘k’ This episode of Ask a Mexican is brought to you by the letter K. Dear Mexican: Stop using Spanish in your column. I like reading your column, but when every other word is in Spanish, I don’t know what the hell is going on. It makes you sound like that nerdy kid who uses big words to sound impressive. Don’t be lazy, and just write a good column.

Dear Gabacho: Primeramente, I am that nerdy kid—except when I use grande words, I sound like a nerd by Gustavo Arellano and not impressive. Secondly, don’t be flojo. Since I know most gabachos no hablan, I use Spanish sparingly, judiciously, so that even the most pendejo American can understand it. Since you’re a fan of the columna, you’re not tan dumb— but wake up and smell the tacos, cabrón, and learn español from mi column. Bilingualism is a wonderful thing, and studies are continually showing it leads to bigger brains and healthier sex lives. After all,

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better you learn from yo than the coming imposition of mandatory dual-immersion programs that the Reconquista will institute, like what’s already slowly happening in California under threat of eating your heart—oops, did I just say that out loud?

Dear Mexican: What’s up with substituting “k” for “qu”? Is this like the confusion of “v” and “b,” or is this some youth fad, or laziness?

I’ve started reading some Mexican crime blogs and noticed this practice in the comments sections Dear Gabacho: Natural evolution of language, is all—but don’t take it from me. I turn the columna over to Kirsten Silva Gruesz, professor of literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a chingona who’s working on a book about the history of Spanish in the United States with the awesome tentative title, Bad Lengua. “K linda la

pregunta!” the profe responds. “Your reader is right that standard Spanish doesn’t use ‘k’ except in foreign words. But substituting ‘k’ for the proper ‘qu’ was a way to flaunt authority long before the rise of cell phones: young Basques would spell Castilian words with a ‘k’ in homage to their own language, Euskara, which has plenty of k’s and which the Spanish government used to suppress. Some of that counter-cultural feeling—think of those anarchist signs denouncing ‘Amerika’—has carried over to virtual youth hangouts like internet message boards.

But Spanish texters all over the world have also taken to the ‘k.’ Y? bkz its ezr. By the way, you can blame the Romans for this whole mess: they used ‘k,’ ‘q’ and ‘c’ to represent the same sound, depending on where it landed in a word. The Castilians tried to clean up their

spelling during the Renaissance and make it more consistent with pronunciation, which is more than you can say for the English!”

Gracias, profe! Parents: send your Mexi kids to UC Santa Cruz—some great academic desmadre being raised in them thar hills.

Preorder Taco USA! Gentle cabrones: My much-promised Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, will finally hit bookstores April 10, but that doesn’t mean you can’t already order it.

(Yes, grammar snobs: I just used a double-negative, but Mexican Spanish loves double-negatives the way we do cute second cousins.)

Place your order with your favorite local bookstore, your finer online retailers, your craftier piratas, but place it: my libro editor has already promised to deport me from the publishing industry if we don’t sell enough copies. Ω

Gustavo Arellano’s column “¡Ask a Mexican!” runs every week on our website at www.newsreview.com/ reno/All?oid=310599

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Glass act

Bret Tyler works on an etched mirror in his home in Lockwood.

Bret Tyler When the word “art” entered the English language in the Middle Ages, it had a different connotaby tion than it does today. Back then it didn’t Marvin Gonzalez carry associations of provocation or shock, but simply referred to a skill that came as the result of learning or practice. By that meaning of the word “art,” Bret Tyler is as much an artist as you’ll ever find.

And, in fact, the craft that he puts into his art is a throwback to those times. Back then art wasn’t meant to be shoved into museums. They were public displays. It For more information, was ornate masonry, sculptures of historic visit www.brettyler.com. and cultural significance. Or, the stained glass that radiated from a cathedral.

And it’s that type of attention to detail and skill that makes Tyler’s artwork so impressive.

“Pretty much everything I do is handdrawn and hand-cut,” he says, showing off a set of doors he’s working on for a private consignment. “I reverse it out, I draw it out, then I cut it out—there’s probably 10,000 cuts in this thing.”

Although his medium is not one we might typically think about when we think of art—he does a great deal of design work using sand-blasted glass and mirrors—it’s one that lends itself quite well to commercial art. This is perhaps why his work is so ubiquitous around Northern Nevada. It can be seen at the Peppermill, the Atlantis, Mustang, Cantina Los Tres Hombres, as well as in the homes of many local residents.

But, though Tyler’s body of work is so vast, he didn’t set out to be a working artist from the onset.

“I went to school for engineering, with an art minor, and I ended up getting so many art jobs that I just couldn’t do anything else.”

He got into glass accidentally after an old girlfriend taught how to do it, and bailed after they got a job together.

At first he was simply doing side jobs while he was working for Young Electric Sign Company, but then he was so overwhelmed with consignments on top of his work schedule, he had to make a decision.

“Pretty much, I got so many side jobs, that I couldn’t keep the normal job, unless I wanted to work 80 hours a week,” he says. “So, I decided to work for myself.”

And, even through it’s a tough economy he has managed to remain quite busy.

“The economy has been so bad that a lot of people come to me, because I don’t nail them,” he says. “I know most of the people I do business with. You know, I was born here. I went to Wooster High. I went to [the University of Nevada, Reno]. I’m a local guy all the way. I’m well rooted in Reno. I pretty much get all my work from word of mouth.”

And that sense of community is a great point of pride for Tyler.

The fact that his artwork contributes to the beauty of the community brings him great joy. Perhaps this is why he is also on the Storey County Planning Commission, or why you get a sense of excitement when he talking about work he is doing for a local solar panel company, Sunvelope.

Or, perhaps the excitement comes from the fact that he has managed to do the seemingly simple thing that so many of us hope for, but rarely get to achieve: he has made his life his work. As we maneuver around different sheets of glass that he is working on in his house, it occurs to me that we are not only standing in his living room, but in his shop as well.

“Years ago, I had a shop in town that I worked out of, but I’d sleep there,” says Tyler. “My wife said, ‘either bring your work home, or don’t come home.’” Ω

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When you think of Vienna, you may think of Mozart. But when I think of Vienna, I think of pastries, and that’s what by Dave Preston Don Holtzer thinks about every day.

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Viennese pastries take you into a magical world of delicacies with a complex history and incredible recipes. The most important thing anyone should know about Viennese pastries is that the dough is the key element. The special short dough is the heart of these pastries, giving them a crumbly and fragile texture. This type of dough does not contain baking powder. Instead, it contains a lot of butter, the thing that makes these baked pastry products melt in the mouth, leaving behind a rich taste.

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Ken Holtzer was raised in Reno.

His career started as an apprentice under Josef Pasa and Franz Hauser at the Mapes Hotel. Then, Kansas City, Chicago, Las Vegas, New York’s Marriott Marquis, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C., where he worked on three presidential inauguration parties. (He says he had a shot at becoming the White House pastry chef, but passed.) He’s been on The Food Network, and cooked at The James Beard House.

He’s won numerous culinary medals. Bon Appetite magazine named him one of the 30 most influential pastry chefs in America.

In 2008, he decided to return to his roots, took a hiatus, and came back to work for Hauser, and now Holtzer owns this Backstube.

It’s a cozy little place. The inside is warm with wood tables seating about 18, and there’s outside seating for warm weather. You order, and the nice ladies will serve your food at the table.

A simple menu that focuses on pastries and coffee or lunch sandwiches ($4.95-$7.25), salads ($3.25), quiches ($4.25) and soups ($4.50-$5.75).

Everything is made from scratch daily.

Curiosity about the Austrian goulash (cup, $4.50) got the best of me. While goulash is a Hungarian dish, several central European countries have created their own iterations, and this one proved to be exceptional.

Top round in a rich, tomato-based sauce with four Hungarian spices not revealed—it’s a secret recipe. The meat melts in your mouth, and the savory flavor of the thick broth hints of paprika and perhaps cinnamon, and left my sleuth palate rewarded but still curious.

The chicken salad sandwich ($7.25) with berries on a croissant was a simple but elegant delight. Culinary evidence—old cookbooks, menus, etc.—confirms minced cooked meat and mayonnaise-type salads were popular in America beginning in colonial times. These culinary traditions were brought to our shores by European, especially German, settlers.

Apples, celery and blackberries are served on a house-baked, butter-flaked croissant layered with flavors and texture. The berries balanced tartness to the sweetness of the apples and the celery bound the white-meat chicken bites to the fruit all painted with a simple mayonnaise dressing. It was succulent, rich and extremely satisfying, well complementing the goulash.

This place has extraordinary pastries, petit fours, streusel, tortes and cakes. In fact, since Holtzer took over nine months ago, he’s been emphasizing “celebration” cakes as his specialty. And he’s created some amazing pastries of his own. His Herr Donut Torte brought my eyebrows to new heights: chopped cashews, peanuts and Brazil nuts coated with caramel and chocolate in a butter cup torte shell—say good night Gracie, this was nut ecstasy. If you could take a Baby Ruth candy bar and intensify the flavor 100 times, you might appreciate how delicious this tasted. It’s all about flavor and this little pastry shop has all the grandeur in your mouth that a Mozart symphony does in your ear. Ω

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She claims to have never heard of Battle Royale, the Japanese novel about kids pitted against each other in a death match that was made into a controversial and great movie back in 2000. That said, the similarities to her novel are undeniable, and the film adaptation of her book plays like nothing but a watered-down by version of Battle Royale.

Bob Grimm Now, with such a shocking premise—in a futuristic society, children are tasked with killing bgrimm@ newsreview.com each other off in a televised competition—one would hope The Hunger Games could at least be something worth taking in, even if its idea is not original.

It’s not a good movie. It’s not even close.

Lionsgate has put their potentially enormous franchise in the directorial hands of Gary Ross, the man who directed Seabiscuit. This film is about a futuristic world calling for an original filmmaking eye with a knack for sci-fi, and they go with the Seabiscuit guy? On top of that, according to some sources, they only give Ross an estimated $78 million to make this epic. That was a lot of money 25 years ago, but it’s chump change in today’s cinematic blockbuster world.

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The results are a film that, visually, lacks imagination. The first half of the movie is irritating to look at. Stars like Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson and Toby Jones don silly wigs, pounds of makeup and prosthetic teeth that make them look like clowns. Everything else around them is drab and unimaginative, so they just stand out and look goofy. Goofy can be OK, but in this story, it’s discordant.

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Cast in the role of Katniss Everdeen, a supposedly starving teen who survives on squirrel meat courtesy of her bow and arrow, is the pleasantly robust Jennifer Lawrence. She’s a great actress, but she’s physically wrong for this role.

She looks like a very healthy woman in her 20s who eats nutritious snacks every two hours with three squares a day and a consistent workout regimen. She does not look like she’s starving.

Nevertheless, she does bring emotional and intellectual depth to the role, so I suppose they could’ve done a lot worse.

I did like Josh Hutcherson as Peeta, chosen with Katniss to represent their district in the competition, called the Hunger Games. He’s maturing into a fine actor.

The games themselves are full of malevolent teens that we get to know absolutely nothing about. They’re just trying to kill each other, and that’s about it. None of the young actors besides Lawrence and Hutcherson really do anything to distinguish themselves.

Ross employs a terrible shaky cam for his action scenes. This is presumably to preserve the PG-13 and mask the violence. It’s also probably because he can’t shoot a combat scene worth dick. The man has a good eye for horseracing, but seems totally clueless with sci-fi action.

Of the adult actors, only Harrelson does anything worth watching, transcending the hilarity of his getup.

Tucci, as one of the hosts of the Hunger Games, never gets beyond how stupid his teeth, hair and clothing look. Banks, who plays sort of the mother of the Hunger Games, looks equally ridiculous, and is saddled with a strange, Julia Child accent.

Donald Sutherland, as the president, just looks sullen while Wes Bentley … well … who really cares about Wes Bentley?

The film failed to pull me into its world.

The Hunger Games comes off as something Lionsgate didn’t have enough confidence in, with Ross trying to shoot a two and a half hour, grand-scale epic with the budget for a 90-minute, moderately priced movie. It looks cheap.

Battle Royale just came out on video in the U.S. for the first time. It’s a far more effective entertainment option if you are looking for a film about futuristic kids battling to the death.

For the inevitable sequels, trade out the director and makeup personnel, and throw some more money at the movies. Don’t worry, Lionsgate, you’ll make the money back. Ω

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Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum team up as an unlikely comic duo for this twisted reboot of the infamous ’80s TV show that launched the career of a little guy named Johnny Depp. The two play former high school enemies who become friends at their new job of being cops. After quickly getting into trouble, they are put into the newly reactivated 21 Jump Street program—with an angry, hilarious Ice Cube as their captain—and must go undercover as high school students to infiltrate a teen drug ring. The two are very funny together, and Tatum displays a surprising amount of comic chops. He actually has the film’s funniest moments. This will stand as one of the year’s funniest and nastiest comedies. It also contains some very memorable cameos.

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Act of Valor

Even if the real members of the military cast in this film could act—and believe me, they can’t—the story here is a sputtering dud and ineptly directed. Navy SEALS go on a couple of missions involving kidnap victims, drug lords and terrorists, and the film lacks a sense of adventure or purpose. The film’s big draw is that real military types are cast in major roles. Many of them look the part, but they have flat line deliveries. Still, that would be forgivable had directors Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh possessed the abilities to put together a decent action scene and gotten themselves a decent plot. This is a mess of a movie, and it made a ton of money in its first weekend.

Shows you what I know.

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The Artist

An homage to silent films that’s actually a silent film, this is a funny, touching and innovative piece of work with a fun performance from Jean Dujardin. He plays a silent movie star at the dawning of the sound age, much like Charlie Chaplin, who either must make the leap to sound or slip away. Berenice Bejo plays Peppy Miller, a star on the rise. After sharing a scene in a film, their two careers go in separate directions. They’re wonderfully expressive performers, which suits Michel Hazanavicius’s film perfectly. One of last year’s biggest surprises, and they’ll be watching this one a hundred years from now.

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Casa de mi Padre

Will Ferrell further cements his goofball status with this crazy film fully devoted to the “telenovela” format, with Ferrell speaking Spanish and the film set in Mexico. Ferrell plays Armando Alvarez, the dumb son of Señor Alvarez. Armando must square off against a notorious drug lord (Gael Garcia Bernal) while feuding with his drug dealer brother (Diego Luna) and trying to steal his lady (Genesis Rodriguez). Ferrell does a decent job with the Spanish language, but it’s Nick Offerman as a DEA agent who gets the biggest laugh when he speaks Spanish like a man who doesn’t give a shit about pronunciation. While Ferrell is his usual funny self, Bernal and Luna steal all of their scenes, doing tremendously funny things with cigarettes and drinks. It might wear you out before it reaches its ending—stay until after the credits—but you’ll get some good laughs along the way.

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In Darkness

A Polish sewer worker (Robert Wieckiewicz) reluctantly helps Jews hide from the Nazis during the Holocaust.

The people are forced into the sewers, where they live without daylight for over a year. Based on the true story of Leopold Socha and the people he helped to survive, the movie is a tough watch. But it’s a rewarding one, with Wieckiewicz delivering an absorbing performance, and director Agnieszka Holland doing an excellent job of capturing the claustrophobic conditions of the refugee situation. Nominated for a 2011 Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, it’s a long movie—nearly two and a half hours—

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Jason Segel plays Jeff, a mopey guy in his 30s still living at home with his mom (Susan Sarandon). After getting a strange phone call looking for somebody named Kevin, and because he thinks everything is a sign after seeing Mel Gibson’s Signs, he goes on a day-long quest in search of the Kevin he’s destined to know.

His quest leads him to his brother, Pat (Ed Helms), who is having the worst day of his life. Segel and Helms bounce off each other nicely in this pleasant effort from the brothers Jay and Mark Duplass (Cyrus).

Rae Dawn Chong shows up as Sarandon’s friendly coworker, as does Judy Greer as Pat’s wife. It’s a good ensemble film that gives Segel a chance to play a mellower version of his goofy screen persona.

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Every piece of marketing for this movie made it look like total garbage.

While it’s no amazing cinematic feat, it does manage to be enjoyable. Taylor Kitsch plays the title character, and he’s taking a critical shellacking for his central performance.

I happen to think his performance is the best thing in the film. Based on novels written by Edgar Rice Burroughs way back when, this science fiction fantasy on Mars is a bit overblown in spots, and totally fun in others. I loved when John Carter, a Civil War soldier teleported to Mars, first discovered his ability to jump on the planet.

And Willem Dafoe provides his voice to the animated, four-armed Tars, a decent special effect. Casting around Kitsch is awful (Mark Strong and Dominic West as villains … AGAIN), and it feels a bit long. But, like Waterworld before it, it’s much better than some critics will lead you to believe.

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Ryan Reynolds plays Matt Weston, a CIA operative who has spent a year sitting in a safe house bouncing a ball against a wall and listening to tunes. He longs for the big assignment in the field, but the organization seems content to keep him out of the way and performing menial tasks. Things change mightily when Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) is brought to his house for some questioning and good old healthy waterboarding. Frost is a former agent gone rogue, selling secrets to enemy countries and making a decent living off of it. He’s also a dangerous, murderous son of a bitch. Throw into the mix that he’s also virtuous, and you have your typically complicated Washington character. Reynolds and Washington complement each other well in this action thriller that constitutes the rare Reynolds film that is good.

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This Means War

Likeable performers can’t save this silly film from running out of steam by the time credits roll. Reese Witherspoon plays Lauren, a woman with a job I can’t really explain—she’s some kind of product quality tester—who winds up dating not one but two CIA operatives (Chris Pine and Tom Hardy), who are also best friends. The two men find themselves in competition for Lauren’s hand, and they do all sorts of unethical things to win it. All three are good and funny here, but director McG can’t make the premise work for the entire running time, and the film just runs out of energy. McG, who made the weak Terminator Salvation, is quite the messy director. Full blame goes to him for this film’s failures, because the actors almost pull it off.

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lights are to winged gnats. Squelch wrote “Carolina” during his city of angels stay. Perhaps this up-close and personal experience with the industrial-musical complex explains why Rigorous Proof contends musical talent is shifting from the West Coast and toward places like Austin, Texas. Perhaps it explains why they can describe exactly why a record deal doesn’t mean as much these days as it did during the wild, speculative ’90s.

The band shares a home in northwest Reno.

In contrast to most bachelor pads, there are relatively few strings of mucous dangling from the ceiling.

Aside from the pervasive smell of cigarette smoke, the entire house is shockingly pleasant.

Johnny Bailey is another 21-year-old singer/guitarist. Adam Landis, 24, plays the keyboards and, on the rare occasions he isn’t smiling, looks like that guy at the insurance company who could totally kick the other adjusters’ asses if they stepped out of line.

The members of Rigorous Proof began their musical lives in the hardcore and punk scenes. Indeed, the remnants of this history can still be heard in songs like “I Don’t Wanna Be Your Boyfriend.” Those in the punk and hardcore scenes admire bombast before all else and, Bailey says, Rigorous Proof was once of this mindset. However, with puberty, came wisdom and, should you go to a Rigorous Proof concert, you will enjoy music at a volume conductive to conversation.

“We want to make music people can appreciate,” says Bailey. “Music people can talk about.”

Should you wish to sample music in the style of The Shins and The Black Keys, then Rigorous Proof offers a compelling case. They won’t desiccate your body either. Ω

Proof on the roof: From left, Jesse Gaddis, Adam Landis, Johnny Bailey, Wes Forster and David Squelch form the band Rigorous Proof.

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On a related note, Rigorous Proof, a Reno band filled with young men who’ve been playing together since middle school, is releasing a new single called “Carolina.” In this mellow, late Santana-esque ballad with unusually heavy bass and lots of vocal layering, Rigorous Proof continually warns Carolina—a woman, not a state—about naughty boys who “want to make it with you.”

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Paul Chesne Band, Jack Ruby, 9:30pm, no cover Karaoke w/Lisa Lisa, 9pm, no cover

538 S. Virginia St., (775) 329-5558 1495 S. Virginia St., (775) 324-2244

10142 Rue Hilltop, Truckee; (530) 587-5711

DAVIDSON’S DISTILLERY 275 E. Fourth St., (775) 324-1917

EL CORTEZ LOUNGE

Karaoke w/Lisa Lisa, 9pm, no cover

Karaoke w/Nick, 9pm, no cover

FLOYD’S FIRESIDE CHAT

Karaoke, Sing Along and Beat the Clock w/DJ Razz, 8pm, no cover

Open Mic and Rock ’n’ Roll, 8pm, no cover

235 W. Second St., (775) 324-4255 698 Kietzke Ln., (775) 786-2385

FUEGO

La Fin Absolute du Monde

Das Racist, 9pm, Tu, $16-$30, Blues Jam Wednesdays, 7pm, W, no cover

Rebirth Brass Band, 9pm, $18, $20

3rd Street, 125 W. Third St., 323-5005: Comedy Night & Improv w/Wayne Walsh, W, 9pm, no cover

Karaoke, 9pm, Tu, no cover Open mic, 9pm, W, no cover Karaoke w/Mitchell, 9pm, M, no cover Karaoke w/Nick, 9pm, Tu, W, no cover

Karaoke w/Mitchell, 9pm, no cover Open mic, 7pm, W, no cover

GREAT BASIN BREWING CO.

Open Mic Comedy, 9pm, no cover

846 Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 355-7711

Moon Gravy, 8pm, no cover

JAVA JUNGLE

Sunday Music Showcase, 4pm, no cover

246 W. First St., (775) 329-4484

JAZZ, A LOUISIANA KITCHEN

Jazz Jam w/First Take featuring Rick Metz, 6pm, no cover

1180 Scheels Dr., Sparks; (775) 657-8659

KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE 211 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-5648

Catch a Rising Star, Silver Legacy, 407 N. Virginia St., 329-4777: Robert Kelly, Th, Su, 7:30pm, $15.95; F, 7:30pm, 9:30pm, $15.95; Sa, 7:30pm, 9:30pm, $17.95; TBA, Tu, W, 7:30pm, $15.95 The Improv at Harveys Cabaret, Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, (800) 553-1022: Mark Pitta, Chipper Lowell, Th-F, Su, 9pm, $25; Sa, 8pm, 10pm, $30; Rocky LaPorte, Ron Morey, W, 9pm, $25

Live flamenco guitar music, 5:30pm, no cover

170 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-1800

Comedy

Reno-Tahoe Comedy at Pioneer Underground, 100 S. Virginia St., 686-6600: Ladies of Laughter, Sa, 7pm, 9:30pm; Su, 7pm, $12, $16; Hynopt!c with Dan Kimm, F, 9:30pm, $16, $21

Java Jungle Open Mic, 7:30pm, M, no cover

Live jazz w/First Take featuring Rick Metz, 6pm, no cover

Live jazz w/First Take featuring Rick Metz, 6pm, no cover

E-40, Ya Hemi, Snow tha Product, 7:30pm, $27-$60

Pumpkin, Sammy Bliss, Justin Levi, Gravity, Sleeping with Sirens, Abandon All Ships, Erik Lobe, Sex Pixels, 8pm, $8-$125 Conditions, Secrets, 7:30pm, $15-$35

Portugal.The Man, The Lonely Forest, 8pm, W, $10-$30

Temple Beth Or Passover Seder April 6th • 6pm Passover is almost here! We’ll gather together, retell the stories, sing songs, laugh, eat and have a wonderful time together. www.JewishReno.com Kosher Chicken Dinner

R SV P : 322– 554 2

Custom Tattooing :: Body Piercing Clothing walk-ins welcome 11am-10pm 7 days a week

(775)786-3865

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FRIDAY 3/30

KNUCKLEHEADS BAR & GRILL 405 Vine St., (775) 323-6500

NEW OASIS

I Love Techno Dance Party, 10pm, $10 with event flyer

2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 359-4020

Banda La Pavorosa, DJ Das, 9pm, no cover with flyer

PLAN:B MICRO-LOUNGE

Open Mic Night w/Michelle Pappas, 7pm, no cover

THE POINT

3001 W. Fourth St., (775) 322-3001

Reno Karaoke League, 7pm, no cover

Karaoke hosted by Gina Jones, 9pm, no cover

Palmore Brothers, 6:30pm, karaoke hosted by Gina Jones, 9pm, no cover

Karaoke hosted by Gina Jones, 7:30pm, W, no cover

POLO LOUNGE

Stevie D., 8pm, no cover

Gemini, 9pm, no cover

Gemini, 9pm, no cover

Corky Bennett, 7pm, W, no cover

Others Brothers, 6pm, Rose’s Pawn Shop, 9pm, no cover

Paul Chesne Band, 7pm, Dust on the Bottle, 9pm, no cover

Jay Goldfarb, 7pm, W, no cover

1559 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-8864

RED DOG SALOON

76 N. C St., Virginia City; (775) 847-7474

RED ROCK STUDIO

241 S. Sierra St., (775) 234-2468

Steve Starr Karaoke, 9pm, W, no cover Open jazz jam, 7:30pm, W, no cover

Spencer & Morgan Funk Jam, 9pm, no cover

RUBEN’S CANTINA

Hip Hop Open Mic, 9pm, W, no cover

1483 E. Fourth St., (775) 622-9424

RYAN’S SALOON

924 S. Wells Ave., (775) 323-4142

Chord Soup, 8pm, no cover

SIDELINES BAR & NIGHTCLUB

PDP, Enslave the Creation, Otis, Epinefrin, 9pm, no cover

SIERRA GOLD

Jamie Rollins, 9pm, no cover

680 S. Meadows Pkwy., (775) 850-1112

SPARKY’S

9570 S. McCarran Blvd., (775) 787-9669

Lenny Walker, 9pm, no cover

Paul Chesne Band, 9:30pm, no cover

1237 Baring Blvd., Sparks; (775) 355-1030

Gemini, 9pm, no cover

Jamie Rollins, 9pm, no cover

Post show s online by registering at www.newsr eview.com /reno. Dea dline is the Sunday be fore publication .

ST. JAMES INFIRMARY

Rebirth Brass Band April 1, 9 p.m.

CommRow 255 N. Virginia St. 398-5400

STREGA BAR

DJ Willie, 9pm, no cover

STUDIO ON 4TH

Christy Lynn, 5pm, no cover Crunk Witch, 11pm, $5

Christy Lynn, 5pm, no cover La Fin Absolute du Monde, 7pm, $5

Scottish Tartan Day Ceildh, 6pm, $10 DJ Ken, 11:30pm, no cover

1) Reno Video Game Orchestra, 8pm, $10

1) Made In Reno (all ages), 6pm, $5

1) Made in Reno (21+ show), 7pm, $5

Amy Bleu, Jose Skinner Band, 7pm, no cover

Reno Music Project Acoustic Open Mic, 6:30pm, no cover

310 S. Arlington Ave., (775) 348-9911 432 E. Fourth St., (775) 786-6460

THE UNDERGROUND

WALDEN’S COFFEEHOUSE 3940 Mayberry Dr., (775) 787-3307

WILD RIVER GRILLE

17 S. Virginia St., (775) 284-7455

Dark Tuesdays w/Stefani, 9pm, Tu, no cover

Silky Soul Sundays w/Groove Centric, 6pm, no cover

Karaoke w/Steve Starr, 8pm, Tu, Rock & Blues Open Mic Jam, 8pm, W, $5

Sunday jazz, 2pm, no cover

Number of small plate appetizers offered during our Happy Hour 15 Average cost of a small plate appetizer during our Happy Hour $5.67 Cost for a glass of house wine or well drink featuring the likes of Skyy, JW Red, Bombay, Jim Beam, Sauza and Bacardi $3.50 Number of Happy Hours per day 2 Number of years in business 35 Pounds of potatoes we use in a week for complimentary “Rap Chips” 50 Number of microwaves in our kitchen 0

1555 S. Wells Ave. Reno, NV

www.Rapscallion.com

775-323-1211 • 1-877-932-3700 Open Monday - Friday at 11:30am Saturday at 5pm Sunday Brunch from 10am to 2pm

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Black and Blues Jam, 8:30pm, Tu, no cover

Sunday Night Strega Mic, 9pm, no cover

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Live jazz, 8pm, M, W, Apostles of Badness, Liquorville, 9pm, M, no cover

Strange on the Range, 7pm, M, no cover Tuesday Night Trivia, 8pm, Tu, no cover

445 California Ave., (775) 657-8484

555 E. Fourth St., (775) 410-5993 1) Showroom 2) Tree House Lounge

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MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 4/2-4/4 Open Mic Night/College Night, 8pm, Tu, no cover

Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Roger Scime, 8pm, no cover

318 N. Carson St., Carson City; (775) 887-8879

March 31, 9 p.m.

3rd Street 125 W. Third St. 323-5005

SUNDAY 4/1

PIZZA BARON

1155 W. Fourth St., (775) 329-4481

John Nemeth

SATURDAY 3/31 Beer Junkies, Slut Fungus, MJF & the Parkinsons, Bisection Suicide, 9pm, $5

ATLANTIS CASINO RESORT SPA 3800 S. Virginia St., (775) 825-4700 1) Grand Ballroom Stage 2) Cabaret

CARSON VALLEY INN

1627 Hwy. 395, Minden; (775) 782-9711 1) Shannon Ballroom 2) Cabaret Lounge

THURSDAY 3/29

FRIDAY 3/30

SATURDAY 3/31

SUNDAY 4/1

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 4/2-4/4

2) Red Hot Smokin’ Aces, 8pm, no cover

2) Red Hot Smokin’ Aces, 4pm, Steppenstonz, 10pm, no cover

2) Red Hot Smokin’ Aces, 4pm, Steppenstonz, 10pm, no cover

2) Steppenstonz, 8pm, no cover

2) Kick, 8pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

2) Escalade, 7pm, no cover

2) Escalade, 8pm, no cover

2) Escalade, 8pm, no cover

2) George Pickard, 6pm, no cover

2) Paul Covarelli, 6pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

Out of Towners, 10pm, no cover

Out of Towners, 10pm, no cover

2) Tim Snider & Sound Society, Jellybread, 9pm, no cover

2) Head for the Hills, 10pm, no cover 2) Thriftworks, Dubcoling, 11:30pm, no cover

1) Mike Winfield, Sandy Hackett, 8:30pm, Tu, $12, $17, Rubblebucket, Noah & the Megafauna, 9pm, W, $10, $20

1) Benise—Nights of Fire!, 8pm, $19.95 + 2) Steele Breeze, 10:30pm, no cover ; 3) Live piano, jazz, 4:30pm, DJ JC, 11pm, no cover

1) Benise—Nights of Fire!, 7pm, 9:30pm, 1) Benise—Nights of Fire!, 7pm, $19.95 + $19.95 + 2) Steele Breeze, 10:30pm, no 2) Steele Breeze, 10pm, no cover cover 3) Live piano, jazz, 4:30pm, DJ JC, 3) Live piano, jazz, 4:30pm, no cover 11pm, no cover

2) Live Band Karaoke, 10pm, M, DJ Chris English, 10pm, Tu, Left of Centre, 10pm, W, no cover 3) Live piano, jazz, 4:30pm, W, no cover

1) Shinedown, Adelitas Way, New Medicine, 7pm, $33 5) Seven Days Gone, 9pm, no cover

4) Baila Latin Dance Party, 7:30pm, $5 5) Seven Days Gone, 9pm, no cover

2) Arthur Hervey, 8pm, no cover 3) DJ/dancing, 10:30pm, $20

1) Blue Oyster Cult, 7:30pm, $37.50 2) Arthur Hervey, 8pm, no cover 3) DJ/dancing, 10:30pm, $20

CIRCUS CIRCUS

500 N. Sierra St., (775) 329-0711

CRYSTAL BAY CLUB

14 Hwy. 28, Crystal Bay; (775) 833-6333 1) Crown Room 2) Red Room

ELDORADO HOTEL CASINO

1) Benise—Nights of Fire!, 7pm, $19.95 +

345 N. Virginia St., (775) 786-5700 2) Steele Breeze, 10pm, no cover 1) Showroom 2) Brew Brothers 3) Live piano, jazz, 4:30pm, no cover 3) Roxy’s Bar & Lounge 4) Cin Cin Bar & Lounge

GRAND SIERRA RESORT

2500 E. Second St., (775) 789-2000 1) Theater 2) 2500 East 3) The Beach 5) Seven Days Gone, 9pm, no cover 4) Xtreme Sports Bar 5) Mustangs Dancehall & Saloon 6) Summit Pavilion 7) Grand Sierra Ballroom 8) Silver State Pavilion

HARRAH’S LAKE TAHOE

15 Hwy. 50, Stateline; (800) 427-7247 1) South Shore Room 2) Casino Center Stage 3) VEX

HARRAH’S RENO

219 N. Center St., (775) 788-2900 1) Showroom 2) Sapphire Lounge 3) Plaza 4) Convention Center

JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET

1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks; (775) 356-3300 1) Showroom 2) Cabaret 3) Orozko 4) Rose Ballroom 5) Trader Dick’s

PEPPERMILL RESORT SPA CASINO

SILVER LEGACY

407 N. Virginia St., (775) 325-7401 1) Grand Exposition Hall 2) Rum Bullions 3) Aura Ultra Lounge 4) Silver Baron Ballroom 5) Drinx Lounge

Karaoke

1) Rhythm Riders, 8pm, $25, $30 Sean Patton, 10:30pm, $20, $25 2) Karaoke, 6pm, Club Sapphire, 9pm, no cover

1) Rhythm Riders, 8pm, $25, $30 Sean Patton, 10:30pm, $20, $25 2) Club Sapphire, 9pm, no cover

2) Fast Lane, 7pm, no cover 3) Michael Powers, 5:30pm, no cover 5) Ladies ’80s w/DJ BG, 6pm, no cover

1) David Lindley, The Quiet American, 9pm, $24 2) Fast Lane, 8pm, no cover 3) Michael Powers, 6pm, no cover 5) Brother Dan, 5:30pm, no cover

1) Kris Fuchigami and the Ukulele All-Stars, 9pm, $20 2) Fast Lane, 8pm, no cover 5) Brother Dan, 5:30pm, no cover 3) Michael Powers, 6pm, no cover 5) Brother Dan, 5:30pm, no cover

3) Dominic Amato, 6pm, W, no cover

3) Chocolate Martini, 9pm, no cover 4) Salsa dancing, 7pm, $10 after 8pm, DJ Chris English, 10pm, $20

1) Joey Yung, 8pm, $58-$168 3) Chocolate Martini, 9pm, no cover 4) Rogue Saturdays, 10pm, $20

3) Chris Costa, 7pm, no cover

3) Chris Costa, 7pm, M, W, no cover

2) Maxxt Out, 9pm, no cover

2) Maxxt Out, 9pm, no cover 3) Dance party, 10pm, no cover

1) Jose and Wally Show, 7pm, $38, $48 2) DJ REXX, 10pm, no cover 3) Salsa Etc., 7pm, no cover

2) DJ Tom, 9pm, M, DJ I, 10pm, Tu, W, no cover 3) Dudes Day, 7pm, Tu, Mix it Up!, 10pm, W, no cover

2) Paul Covarelli Trio, 9pm, no cover

2) Paul Covarelli Trio, 9pm, no cover

3) Chris Costa, 7pm, no cover

2) DJ I, 10pm, no cover 3) Ladies Night & Karaoke, 7pm, no cover

Elbow Room Bar, 2002 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 356-9799: F-Sa, 7pm, Tu, 6pm, no cover

1) Rhythm Riders, 8pm, $25, $30

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Flowing Tide Pub, 465 S. Meadows Pkwy., Ste. 5, 284-7707; 4690 Longley Lane, Ste. 30, (775) 284-7610: Karaoke, Sa, 9pm, no cover Red’s Golden Eagle Grill, 5800 Home Run Drive, Spanish Springs, (775) 626-6551: Karaoke w/Manny, F, 8pm, no cover Sneakers Bar & Grill, 3923 S. McCarran Blvd., 829-8770: Karaoke w/Mark, Sa, 8:30pm, no cover Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1475 E. Prater Way, Sparks, 356-6000: Music & Karaoke, F, 9pm; Lovely Karaoke, Sa, 9pm, no cover Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City, 8474467: Gothic Productions Karaoke, Sa, Tu, 8pm, no cover

TAHOE BILTMORE

5 Hwy. 28, Crystal Bay; (775) 831-0660 1) Breeze Nightclub 2) Casino Floor 3) Conrad’s

March 30, 9 p.m.

Crystal Bay Club 14 Highway 28 833-6333

Bottoms Up Saloon, 1923 Prater Way, Sparks, 359-3677: Th-Sa, 9pm, no cover

1) Sean Patton, 8pm, $20, $25

2707 S. Virginia St., (775) 826-2121 4) Bad Girl Thursdays, 10pm, 1) Tuscany Ballroom 2) Cabaret 3) Terrace Lounge no cover charge for women 4) Edge 5) Aqua Lounge

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For Thursday, March 29 to Wednesday, April 4 NNIC GLOBAL GALA: Northern Nevada

To post events to our online calendar and have them considered for the print edition, visit our website at www.newsreview.com/reno and post your events by registering in the box in the upper right of the page. Once registered, you can log in to post. Events you create will be viewable by the public almost immediately and will be considered for the print calendar in the Reno News & Review.

Listings are free, but not guaranteed.

RENO GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY CRAFT FAIR:

Online and print submissions are subject to review and editing by the calendar editor. For details, call (775) 324-4440, ext. 3521, or email renocalendar@newsreview.com.

The Reno Gem & Mineral Society’s Spring Craft Fair features the handiwork of members, including gemstone jewelry, mineral specimens and bookends, along with locally found gems and minerals on display. F, 3/30, 10am-6pm;

The deadline for entries in the issue of Thurs., April 19, is Thursday, April 12. Listings are free, but not guaranteed.

Events

Sa, 3/31, 10am-5pm; Su, 4/1, 11am-3pm.

GOOD BUGS, BAD BUGS: Moana Nursery’s Jim Stanton and Bonide’s John Ford identify the bad bugs and how to control them in the home garden. Sa, 3/31, 10am. Free.

Moana Nursery Landscape & Design Center, 1190 W. Moana Lane, (775) 825-0600, www.moananursery.com.

CANSTRUCTION: Eleven professional and student teams will create large art structures out of canned and packaged food. All of the food at the end of the competition will be donated to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. On March 30 and April 1, the displays will be open to the public for “people’s choice” voting.

Participants can vote for their favorites with $1 per vote. W-Su through 4/1.

Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle, Ste. 1, (775) 331-3663, www.fbnn.org.

HISTORY SYMPOSIUM: Hear nationally recognized speakers, living history performers and local experts. Share in spirited debates and Q & A sessions. Speakers include David Pietrusa, political historian and award-winning author, and Jim Cooke, living history performer of President Calvin Coolidge. Th, 3/29; F, 3/30; Sa, 3/31. $45 per person. National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection), 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300, www.automuseum.org.

CITY II CITY COCKTAIL COMPETITION: Local United States Bartenders’ Guild members compete for a chance to represent Reno at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic in New York. Enjoy sample cocktails and DJ/dancing. Tickets and raffle giveaway proceeds benefit local charity RAVE. Su, 4/1, 6pm. $10. BuBinga Lounge, Eldorado Hotel-Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., (916) 494-1935, www.eldoradoreno.com.

NEVADA WOMEN’S EXPO: The two-day consumer marketplace for women celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with inspirational speakers, complimentary massages and childcare, health screenings and more than 150 exhibitors. Speakers include Dee Wallace, actress and co-author of Bright Light: Spiritual Lessons from a Life in Acting. Sa, 3/31, 10am-5pm; Su, 4/1, 11am-4pm. $7 general admission. RenoSparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., (775) 750-0841, www.nevadawomensexpo.com.

AN EVENING OF RENAISSANCE MERRIMENT: The McQueen High School Choir & Orchestra presents its sixth biannual benefit dinner, which includes a madrigal performance, five-course traditional Renaissance feast, musical concert and play. F, 3/30, 6pm; Sa, 3/31, 6pm; F, 4/6, 6pm; Sa, 4/7, 6pm. $20 general; $25 preferred; $50 Barons Table. McQueen High School, 6055 Lancer St., (775) 746-5880.

WILBUR D. MAY ARBORETUM CLEANUP: Join the

International Center 13th annual event features live music, live and silent auctions, a geography trivia quiz and special guest speakers. NNIC will also recognize IGT as its Corporate Global Citizen of the Year recipient at the gala.

F, 3/30, 6-10pm. $100 per person. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., (775) 825-4700, www.nnic.org.

Free. Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia St., (775) 356-8820, www.renorockhounds.com/craftfair.html.

SPRING RENO PSYCHIC FAIR: Learn about tarot, palmistry, guides and past lives.

Get a psychic reading, a spiritual healing or a massage. Treat yourself to books, crystals, jewelry and more. Sa, 3/31, 10am-5pm; Su, 4/1, 10am-5pm. $8$35. Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., (775) 324-2872, www.renopsychicfair.com.

STITCH RED KNIT NIGHT FOR HEART HEALTH: Join fellow fiber enthusiasts and guest speaker Heidi Lengdorfer, University of Nevada, Reno graduate research assistant, and learn about how you can protect your heart’s health. Bring your knitting and crocheting projects to work on while Lengdorfer discusses heart disease and cardiovascular disease trends, explain gender differences in cardiovascular disease, draw attention to risk factors and provide tips on ways to reduce risk for heart disease.

The night will end with a free raffle. Tu, 4/3, 6pm. Free. Jimmy Beans Wool, 1312 Capital Blvd., Ste. 103, (775) 827-9276, www.stitchred.com.

SUN & GARDEN SHOW: This show offers unique vendors and resources on farmers’ markets, solar energy, local green businesses and more. Sa, 3/31, 10am-5pm; Su, 4/1, 10am-5pm. Free. Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., (775) 324-2872.

Uke it out

includes snacks and take-home crafts.

Age appropriate for 3-5 year olds, but all ages are welcome. Th, 3/29, 10am. $5 suggested donation per person. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.

May Arboretum, Rail City Garden Center and News Talk 780 KOH for the annual cleanup at the May Arboretum.

Learn new gardening skills from volunteer instructors who will conduct hands-on workshops on pruning and planting. Bring a pair of gloves. Please leave a message with the May Arboretum to reserve your spot. Sa, 3/31, 9am-noon. Free. Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-4153.

LATE NIGHT FRIDAY AT THE KING TUT EXHIBIT: Treat the family to an evening adventure to ancient Egypt and the tomb of King Tut. The evening activities include Crocodile Bread making, Egyptianthemed crafts for the kids, storytelling at 5pm and 7pm and a treasure hunt through the King Tut: “Wonderful Things” from the Pharaoh’s Tomb Exhibit. F, 3/30, 4-8pm. $6 per person.

Wilbur D. May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961, www.maycenter.com.

All ages ANIMAL ARK SEASONAL OPENING WEEKEND: The wildlife sanctuary opens its doors for the season. Animal Ark shelters nonreleasable wildlife and educates guests of all ages about resident animals and their habitats. Sa, 3/31, 10am-4:30pm; Su, 4/1, 10am-4:30pm. $9.50 adults; $8 seniors; $6.50 children ages 3-12; free for kids under 2 years old. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center, 1265 Deerlodge Road, nearest cross street is Red Rock Road, (775) 970-3431, www.animalark.org.

LEARN TO SEW: Girls and boys ages 9-14 can learn how to sew multiple projects.

Classes are held every Thursday, March 29-May 24 (no class April 12). Register online. Th, 3/29, 4-5:30pm. $75 for eight classes. VSA Nevada at Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100 ext. 3, www.vsanevada.org.

NEW MOTHERS SUPPORT GROUP: This group offers support to first-time mothers in dealing with the changes and issues that come with having a new baby. Th, 1011:30am. Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 235 W. Sixth St., (775) 770-3843.

BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIMES: Staff members and guest readers tell stories to children. Sa, 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 5555 S. Virginia St., (775) 826-8882.

GALENA ROCKS!: Learn more about geology.

Explore minerals and rocks and learn how Galena got its name. This event is open to all ages but targeted toward students in fourth through sixth grade.

Advance registration required. Sa, 3/31, 10am-1pm. $5 suggested donation per person. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.

Art ARTINEERING: Ebullience. The exhibition features work by artists Lance Dehné, Larry Hunt and Tim Yardic. M-Su through 3/31. Free. 4690 Longley Lane, Ste. 119, Building B, (775) 229-0634.

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Galena Creek Visitor Center for stories and activities celebrating Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.

Learn about trees, and why it’s important to protect them. The event

The humble ukulele gets its moment in the spotlight this weekend when uke performers and enthusiasts gather for the fourth annual Reno Ukulele Festival. The event kicks off on March 29 with jazz musician Michael Powers, who will perform songs off his Urban Ukulele album during a three-day run at Orozko Lounge inside John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. The festival continues on March 30-31 with workshops, lessons, a marketplace and performances by uke players.

The festivities start at noon on March 30 and at 8 a.m. on March 31 at various locations at the Nugget. Admission to the festival is free although workshops will cost $25 each. World music artist and “maxi-instrumentalist” David Lindley (pictured here playing a Weissenborn slide guitar instead of a ukulele) and opening act The Quiet American will hit the Celebrity Stage at 9 p.m. on March 30. Tickets are $24. Kris Fuchigami and the Ukulele All-Stars will perform on the Celebrity Stage at 9 p.m. on March 31. Tickets are $20. Call 356-3300 or visit http://renoukefest.com.

—Kelley Lang

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BACKSEAT GALLERY AT COMMA COFFEE: Reflections.

The show features work by emerging local artists Jake Branco and Debbie Fontaine.

There will be five large focal pieces, created exclusively for this show, including one collaborative piece. M-Su through 3/31. Free. 312 S. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 883-2662, www.commacoffee.com.

GOOD LUCK MACBETH THEATER: Dr. Sketchy’s AntiArt School, Edward Gorey is the inspiration for this Sketch. Come in a Gorey-style costume to enjoy the mood. Live music by Charles & Paran, live performances by Chelsea Chen and hot model action with Kaycee Jo. Bring your own art supplies. Sa, 3/31, 7-10pm. $7. 119 N. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716, www.goodluckmacbeth.org.

THE HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: The Scholastic Art Awards of 2012. The Nevada Museum of Art presents an exhibition of artwork created by Northern Nevada middle and high school students as part of The Scholastic Art Awards of 2012, a national program established to recognize and reward impressive talent among students. Gold Key award-winning works are featured in this month-long exhibition, which will be housed at the new Holland Project Gallery. M-Su through 4/1. $1-$10. 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.

NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER: Wildlife in Wild Places.

North Tahoe Arts presents a collaborative wildlife exhibit from local artists Larry Hunt, Fred Boyce, Nina Porcelli-Fenn, Janet Martin, Alice Norton, Pat Edwards, Gretchen Davis, Mark Smith and Burton & Raschen. Tu-Su through 4/2. Art Gallery & Gift Shop, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, (530) 581-2787, www.northtahoearts.com.

SHEPPARD FINE ARTS GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: University Student Art Show. Organized by the students of the Student Art Club and curated by JoAnne Northrup, this exhibition features the best of the University of Nevada, Reno’s emerging artists. M-F, 10am through 3/30. Free; Postcards from the Grey

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Sports & fitness APRIL FOOL’S DAY HIKE: Learn the history of April Fool’s Day along with tricks and jokes nature plays on us all the time. Open to all ages.

Advance registration required. Su, 4/1, 1-2pm. $5 suggested donation per person. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.

NORTH VALLEYS PANTHERS BASEBALL CAMP: North Valleys High School baseball coaches will help young players ages 5-14 improve their skills.

Morning session will focus on infield, outfield, throwing and base running. Afternoon session will focus on hitting, bunting and the offensive approach. Camp will be held at the NVHS baseball field. In inclement weather, camp will go on as scheduled inside the school gym. Signing up for both sessions will include a free lunch. Sa, 3/31, 8am-noon & 15pm. $30 per session. North Valleys High School, 1470 E. Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, (775) 846-8148.

RENO BIGHORNS: The NBA D-league team plays Idaho Stampede. F, 3/30, 7pm; Sa, 3/31, 3pm. $8-$125. Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St., (775) 284-2622, www.renobighorns.com.

SCHEELS FANATIC 5K AND FUN RUN: Pick a team, through 7/15; In Company with Angels: Seven Rediscovered Tiffany Windows, W-Su through 5/20; Out of the Forest: Art Nouveau Lamps, W-Su through 5/20; The Canary Project: Landscapes of Climate Change, W-Su through 4/29; Tiffany & Co. Arms from the Robert M. Lee Collection, W-Su through 5/20; August Sander: Face of Our Time, W-Su through 4/22; Peter Liashkov: Paper Cowboy, W-Su through 4/15; Tim Hawkinson: Totem, W-Su through 10/7; Art, Science, and the Arc of Inquiry: The Evolution of the Nevada Museum of Art, W-Su through 7/1. $1-$10; free for NMA members.

Area. Kevin F. Kremler presents his masters of fine art thesis exhibition. The artist lecture is April 5 at 5:30pm. Reception to follow.

M-F through 4/13. Opens 4/2. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658, www.unr.edu/arts.

SIERRA ARTS GALLERY: Raven’s Alphabet: A Collection of Virtues. Elizabeth Paganelli created a series of work that follows the structure of the alphabet, assigning a virtue to each letter. This group of intaglio prints showcases her personal iconography and storytelling style as well as her deep desire to see and create balance, both in her artwork and in the world at large. Images of bird and ravens, skulls and skeletons of buildings juxtapose with flowers, yarn and pieces of script. Just like the virtues they are representing, these images tell a story, but the narratives are not always literal. MF, 10am-5pm through 4/27. Free. 17 S. Virginia St., Ste. 120, (775) 329-2787, www.sierra-arts.org.

SIERRA NEVADA COLLEGE: Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground. Nevada Arts Council Traveling Exhibit present this exhibit in the Prim Library. M-F through 4/6. Free. 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, (775) 831-1314, www.sierranevada.edu.

160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM: Celtic Heritage Exhibit, M-Su through 4/30. $5 adults; free for children age 12 and younger. 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 355-1144, www.sparksmuseum.org.

VSA ARTS OF NEVADA/LAKE MANSION: Rich in Art Exhibit, M-F, 10am-4pm through 4/30. Free.

250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.

WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM, RANCHO SAN RAFAEL REGIONAL PARK: King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaohs Tomb, W-Sa, 10am-4pm through 5/23; Su, 12-4pm through 5/20. $9 adults; $8 children age 17 and younger, seniors age 62 and older. 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.

STREMMEL GALLERY: Bearings Claimed. Robert Brady’s exhibition of new work continues his line of inquiry into themes of abstraction and figuration led by familiar influences such as architecture and the human form.

M-Sa through 4/7. Free. 1400 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-0558, www.stremmelgallery.com.

Film A CHEMICAL REACTION: Transition Reno presents a screening of this documentary movie about a Canadian town’s fight to ban lawn herbicides and pesticides in their jurisdiction, which set off a chain of high-profile court cases. The screening includes a panel discussion. Tu, 4/3, 7-10pm. $7 general; $5 members, bicyclists, students. Good Luck Macbeth Theater, 119 N. Virginia St., (775) 337-9111, www.artemisiamovies.org.

TMCC MAIN ART GALLERY: Common Fate. This exhibition features work by University of Nevada, Reno master of fine arts graduates Jeff Erickson, Ahren Hertel, Katy Govan, Peter Whittenberger, Kim Musser and Jeremy Stern.

M-F through 3/29. Free. Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., 674-7698, www.tmcc.edu/vparts/artgalleries.

BAD ASTRONOMY: MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS: The full-dome digital planetarium show is based on the popular book and website Bad Astronomy by author Phil Plait. Starlight Express, a short overview presentation of current space news that changes monthly, accompanies Bad Astronomy and is included in the ticket price. M-Su, 2 & 4pm through 5/28; F, Sa, 6pm through 5/26. $7 adults; $5 children ages 3-12, seniors age 60 and older.

Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, 1650 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4812, www.planetarium.unr.edu.

WHITTEMORE GALLERY: Always Lost. The Western Nevada College student and faculty exhibit honors and personalizes U.S. military personnel who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since Sept. 11, 2001. M-Sa through 5/4. Free. First floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4636.

Museums NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM (THE HARRAH COLLECTION): Mutant Rides: Origin of a Species, Burning Man automobile creations. M-Su through 7/25. $10 adults; $8 seniors; $4 kids

CORAL REEF ADVENTURE: The SkyDome 8/70 largeformat film presents the real-life expedition of ocean explorers and underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall as they guide viewers to the islands and waters of the South Pacific. M-Su, 1 & 3pm through 5/28; F, Sa, 5 & 7pm through 5/26. $7 adults; $5 children ages 3-12, seniors age 60 and older.

Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, 1650 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4812, www.planetarium.unr.edu.

ages 6-18; free for children 5 and younger. 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300.

NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Basque Aspen Tree Art Exhibition, W-Sa, 10am-5pm through 4/28; Reno: Biggest Little City in the World, W-Sa, 10am-5pm. $4 adults; free for members, children age 17 and younger. 1650 N. Virginia St., (775) 688-1190.

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON: Pink Floyd’s legendary

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Jacob Hashimoto: Here in Sleep, a World, Muted to a Whisper, W-Su through 7/1; Anne Lindberg: Modal Lines, W-Su

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rock ’n’ roll masterpiece, is recreated in full-color HD animation with surround sound and new footage and effects. F, Sa, 8pm through 5/26. $7 adults; $5 kids ages 3-12,

seniors age 60 and older. Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, 1650 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4812.

RENO FILM FESTIVALS OSCAR SHORTS: The Reno Film Festival presents the 2012 Oscar-winning and nominated animated and live action short films at two screenings. F, 3/30, 7pm; Sa, 3/31, 7pm. $10 general; $5 students. Joe Crowley Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 334-6707, www.renofilmfestival.com.

Poetry/Literature SHAUN T. GRIFFIN–POETRY AND PROSE: Griffin reads from his forthcoming book of poetry, This Is What the Desert Surrenders, New and Selected Poems and from his forthcoming memoir Braiding the Wind: Thirty Years on the Comstock. This reading is part of Sundance Books and Music's month-long celebration of National Poetry Month. Tu, 4/3, 6:30-8pm. Free. Sundance Bookstore & Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188, www.sundancebookstore.com.

Music KELLY CLARKSON: The pop singer performs along with opening act Matt Nathanson. Sa, 3/31, 8pm. $35.50-$69.50. Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St., (775) 335-8800.

L-CUBED: LOOK, LUNCH & LISTEN: Bring a lunch and check out this series of concerts that showcase University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Music students and faculty.

W, noon through 5/2. Free. Randall Rotunda, Matthewson-IGT Knowledge Center, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts.

PERFORMING TIFFANY: SAXOPHONIST EPSTEIN: Nevada Museum of Art celebrates the Art the Tiffany Era exhibit with musical selections performed by the vocalists of Reno Early Music juxtaposed with a performance by renowned saxophonist Peter Epstein. Sa, 3/31, 3pm. $10$15. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

ST. MATTHEW PASSION: TOCCATA—Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents J.S. Bach’s Passion According to St. Matthew. Sa, 3/31, 4pm. $5-$35; free for youth age 18 and younger.

Sierra Bible Church, 11460 Brockway Road, Truckee; M, 4/2, 7pm. $5-$35; free for youth age 18 and younger. St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, 310 W. Second St.; W, 4/4, 7pm. $5-$35; free for youth age 18 and younger. St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1041 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe, (775) 313-9697, www.toccatatahoe.com.

VERDI’S REQUIEM: Reno Philharmonic concludes its MasterClassics 2011-2012 season with Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem, featuring the Reno Philharmonic Chorus and Jennifer Check-soprano, Susana Poretsky-mezzo soprano, Gregory Carroll-tenor and Alfred Walker-bass baritone. Su, 4/1, 4pm; Tu, 4/3, 7:30pm. $20-$73 with discounts for seniors and students. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 323-6393 ext. 100, www.renophil.com.

cause, hobby or anything else that you are crazy about and show your fanatic side. This year, the FANatic 5K will feature a fun run for kids 12 and younger. Registration is available online or in store at Scheels Customer Service. This year’s race will benefit Education Alliance. Su, 4/1, 8am. $10-$25. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks, (775) 331-2700, www.scheels.com/events.

SCHEELS RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB: Runners and walkers are invited to join this Tuesday night group run. Water and snacks will be available after the runs. Meet in the men’s sport shoe shop. Tu, 6:30pm through 11/27. Free. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks, (775) 331-2700, www.scheels.com/events.

WOLF PACK BASEBALL: The University of Nevada, Reno plays Brigham Young University. Th, 3/29, 2pm; F, 3/30, 1pm; Sa, 3/31, noon. $5-$11.

Peccole Field, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 348-7225, www.nevadawolfpack.com.

Onstage DIAMANO COURA: The West African folklore and dance company performs. F, 3/30, 7pm. $15 adults; $5 children, seniors, military.

Truckee High School Theater, 11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 582-8278, www.artsfortheschools.org.

FOREVER PLAID: Wild Horse Productions presents this musical comedy that follows The Plaids singing group through a fatal car crash on their way to their first big gig. They are miraculously revived to perform the concert that never was, entertaining audiences with sidesplitting humor and toe-tapping nostalgic pop hits of the ’50s and ’60s. F, 3/30, 7:30pm; Sa, 3/31,

7:30pm; F, 4/6, 7:30pm; Sa, 4/7, 7:30pm; Su, 4/8, 2pm; F, 4/13, 7:30pm; Sa, 4/14, 7:30pm. $18 general;

$15 seniors, students, members. Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 887-0438, www.wildhorsetheater.com.

GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S IOLANTHE: The University of Nevada Reno’s Nevada Chamber Opera presents the Nevada premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta. F, 3/30, 7:30pm; Sa, 3/31, 7:30pm; Su, 4/1, 2pm. $15 adults; $5 UNR students. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Complex, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts.

JEFF DUNHAM: The comedian and ventriloquist performs. Th, 3/29, 7:30pm. $50.75, $55.75. Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St., (775) 335-8800.

LEGALLY BLONDE: Carson Performing Arts presents the musical comedy based on the Hollywood film that follows sorority sister Elle Woods to Harvard as she chases the man of her dreams and finds her own identity in the process. F, 3/30, 7:30pm; Sa, 3/31, 7:30pm; Su, 4/1, 2pm. $12 general; $10 students, seniors. Bob Boldrick Theater, Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 887-2290.

THE WILD PARTY: Brüka Theatre presents Andrew Lippa’s jazz-tinged musical based on Joseph Moncure March’s 1928 narrative poem about a 1920s party. Explicit theater.

Ages 17 and older only. Th, 3/29, 8pm; F, 3/30,

8pm; Sa, 3/31, 8pm; W, 4/4, 8pm; Th, 4/5, 8pm; F, 4/6, 8pm; Sa, 4/7, 8pm; Th, 4/12, 8pm; F, 4/13, 8pm; Sa, 4/14, 8pm. $20 general; $18 students,

seniors; $25 at the door. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

Auditions AUDITIONS FOR SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE: Reno Little Theater holds auditions for Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, Steven Dietz’ adaptation of an original play by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Auditions consist of cold readings from the script plus movement exercises. Needed: six to eight men, ages 20s-60s; two to four women, ages 20s-40s. M, 4/2, 7-10pm; Tu, 4/3, 7-10pm. Free. Reno Little Theater Rehearsal Hall, 246 E. Arroyo St., (775) 348-7091, www.renolittletheater.org.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): A few months

after America invaded Iraq in 2003, soldier Brian Wheeler wrote the following to help us imagine what it was like over there: “Go to the worst crime-infested place you can find.

Go heavily armed, wearing a flak jacket and a Kevlar helmet. Set up shop in a vacant lot.

Announce to the residents that you are there to help them, and in the loudest voice possible yell that every Crip and Blood within hearing distance is a PANSY.” As a character-building exercise, Aries, I highly recommend you try something like this yourself. APRIL FOOL! I was just kidding.

What I just said is not an accurate reading of the astrological omens. But this is: Get out of your comfort zone, yes, but with a smart gamble, not a crazy risk.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): According to

a recent poll, God’s approval rating has dipped below 40 percent for the first time on record. My research suggests the new low is due in part to a disproportionate amount of dissatisfaction by those born under the sign of Taurus. Can you fix this please? If you’re one of the discontent, please see if you can talk yourself into restoring some of your faith in the divine Wow. APRIL FOOL! The real truth is, I encourage you to be skeptical in regards to all authorities, experts and topdogs, including God. It’s an excellent time in your cycle to go rogue, to scream “I defy you, stars!” Be a rabble-rousing, boat-rocking doubter.

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Darrin Harris Frisby doesn’t think people should smile in photographs. He regards it as “superficial and misleading.” In the greatest portraits ever painted, he says, the subject’s gaze is almost always neutral, “neither inviting nor forbidding.” Did Rembrandt ever show people grinning from ear to ear? No. Did Vermeer, Goya, Titian, Sargent, or Velasquez? Nope. Make that your guiding thought in the coming week, Gemini.

Be a connoisseur of the poker face. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The truth is, in the coming week you will have more than ample reasons to be of good cheer. You should therefore express delight extravagantly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Back in 1835,

a newspaper known as The New York Sun resorted to an extreme measure in order to boost readership: It ran a story about how the renowned astronomer Sir John Herschel had perfected a telescope that allowed him to see life forms on the moon, including unicorns, two-legged beavers that had harnessed fire, and sexually liberated “manbats.” If I’m reading the astrological omens correctly, Cancerian, you temporarily have license to try something almost equally as wild and experimental to “boost your readership.” APRIL FOOL! I lied about the unicorns. Don’t refer to cliched chimeras like them. But it’s fine to invoke more unexpected curiosities like fire-using beavers and sexually liberated manbats.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In his documentary

film Prohibition, Ken Burns reports on the extreme popularity of alcohol in 19th-century America. He says that the typical person over 15 years of age drank 88 bottles of whiskey a year. In light of the current astrological omens, Leo, I suggest you increase your intake to that level and even beyond. APRIL FOOL! I lied. It’s not literal alcoholic spirits you should be ingesting in more abundance, but rather big ideas that open your mind, inspirational sights and sounds that dissolve your inhibitions, and intriguing people who expand your worldview.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A woman in

Euclid, Ohio claims her house is haunted by randy ghosts. “They have sex in my living room,” Dianne Carlisle told a TV news reporter. “You can see the lady’s highheeled shoes.” I suspect you may soon be dealing with a similar problem, Virgo. So consider the possibility of hiring an X-rated exorcist. APRIL FOOL! The naked truth is that you will not be visited by spooks of any kind, let alone horny ones. However, you would be smart to purify and neutralize old karma that might still be haunting your love life or your sex life. Consider performing a do-ityourself exorcism of your own memories.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In Karley

Sciortino’s NSFW blog Slutever.com, she announces that “this blog is intended to trick strangers into thinking my life is more exciting than it actually is.” I highly recommend you adopt that approach, Libra. Do whatever it takes—lying, deceiving, exaggerating, bragging—to fool everyone into believing that you are a fascinating character who is in the midst of marvelous, high-drama adventures. APRIL FOOL! I wasn’t totally sincere about what I just said.

The truth is, your life is likely to be a rousing adventure in the coming days. There’ll be no need to pretend it is, and therefore no need to cajole or trick others into thinking it is.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Before you

diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem,” said author William Gibson, “first make sure you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” This is a good time to check in with yourself, Scorpio, and see if Gibson’s advice applies to you. Lately, the jackass quotient seems to have been rising in your vicinity. APRIL FOOL! I was halfjoking. It’s true that you should focus aggressively on reducing the influence of jerks in your life. At the same time, you should also ask yourself rather pointedly how you could reduce your problems by changing something about yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do

not under any circumstances put on a frog costume, go to a shopping mall, and ride around on a unicycle while reciting erotic poetry in German through a megaphone.

APRIL FOOL! I lied. That wouldn’t be such a terrible use of your time. The astrological omens suggest that you will be visited by rather unusual creative surges that may border on being wacky. Personally, though, I would prefer it if you channeled your effervescent fertility in more highly constructive directions, like dreaming up new approaches to love that will have a very practical impact on your romantic life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In F.

Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan is stirred to the point of rapture by Jay Gatsby’s silk shirts. “I’ve never seen such beautiful shirts before,” she sobs, burying her face in one as she sits in his bedroom. I sincerely hope you will have an equivalent brush with this kind of resplendence sometime soon, Capricorn. For the sake of your mental and even physical health, you need direct contact with the sublime.

APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. It’s true that you would profoundly benefit from a brush with resplendence. But I can assure you that plain old material objects, no matter how lush and expensive, won’t do the trick for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Last

December a woman in Tulsa, Oklahoma made creative use of a Wal-Mart. She gathered various ingredients from around the shelves, including lighter fluid, lithium, and drain cleaner, and set up a meth lab right there in the back of the store. She’s your role model for the coming week, Aquarius.

APRIL FOOL! I lied, kind of. The woman I mentioned got arrested for illegal activity, which I don’t advise you to do. But I do hope you will ascend to her levels of ingenuity and audacity as you gather all the resources you need for a novel experiment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A Filipino man

named Herbert Chavez has had extensive plastic surgery done to make himself resemble Superman. Consider making him your role model, Pisces. I hope he inspires you to begin your own quest to rework your body and soul in the image of your favorite celebrity or cartoon hero. APRIL FOOL! I lied.

In fact, you’d be wise to avoid comparing yourself to anyone else or remolding yourself to be like anyone else. The best use of the current cosmic tendencies would be to brainstorm about what exactly your highest potentials are, and swear a blood oath to become that riper version of yourself.

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes and daily text message horoscopes. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at (877) 873-4888 or (900) 950-7700.

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Justice Mark Gibbons was elected to the Nevada Supreme Court in 2002 and took office in January 2003.

He served in the rotating post of chief justice in 2008. He is also a member of a committee that oversees the application of new technology to state judicial functions.

Before becoming a justice, he was a state district judge in the Clark County district.

Running for office isn’t easy for anybody these days. It’s very meanspirited. And judicial races are a lot more hardball than they used to be. Is it worth it?

What made you decide to be a lawyer?

Growing up I used to watch Perry Mason and shows like that on TV, and I enjoyed the interaction with the court and that’s why I decided to become an attorney.

Did you ever expect to be a judge?

Not really. When I went to law school, I thought I’d spend my whole career practicing law. But after I’d practiced for over 20 years, I thought I’d like to do a career change and kind of see what I could do to get back to the citizens, so that’s why I decided to run for judge.

As I recall, about the time that you got on the court, they were starting to update. Tell me how the technology has changed.

Oh, it’s amazing. ... Every year we have something new, new types of technology available to improve our security, to get

work product out faster. It’s difficult to keep up with it, it changes so quick.

We hear a lot about how the executive agencies are suffering under the budget crisis and what the Legislature has to do about the budget crisis. We don’t hear much about what the courts are going through.

Well, the courts have the same problems that the executive and legislative branches are. What we do is we try and go through all our budget accounts and maybe hold back in hiring people that maybe we could use ... to speed up getting cases out, things like that. So we cut back there. We do other types of cutbacks, but mostly in the personnel area just simply ... to be able to absorb the

They do all kinds of stuff there— burgers, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. So for lunch, dinner or just a break for coffee and tiramisu (my, we’re getting civilized around here!), Sherry’s is definitely worth a stop.

Next, there’s Tonopah. T-pah, for me, has always been a mean-ass little town on the downside, a place to get gassed up and jacked up on bad coffee and little chocolate doughnuts. But now, things have taken a very positive turn with the re-opening of the good ole Mizpah Hotel. Revived by California vintners Jim and Nancy Cline, the newly gussied up Mizpah is looking good and fully restored as both hotel and eatery. In fact, two eateries.

There’s the casual Pittman Cafe— breakfast wasn’t just passable, but excellent—and the fine dining Dempsey Room. The rooms are going for 90-110 a night, and are historically stylish, unique, and just plain fun.

So now, you have a reason to break that butt-grinding drive to Las Vegas in two. Leave Reno and spend

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For a long time now, the 450-mile drive between here and Vegas has been pretty doggone brutal when it comes to food and lodging. As in, it’s been a drive dominated by (1) fast food joints, (2) jerky, factory muffins, wretched coffee and desiccated chicken at gas stations, and (3) fairly crummy $40 rooms that more often than not have lame wi-fi and strange insects (centipedes, windscorpions) hangin’ out in the tub.

Things are improving.

If you travel via alternate 95, going from Fernley to Yerington, you’ll now find Sherry’s Steak House. It’s a few miles south of the Wabuska Bar, heading towards Y-town. The joint is a keeper, a handsome, spacious cafe run by a couple of nice folks who know how the heck to eat—especially meat, which you might rightly infer from the name. I stopped in one Sunday drive, and had the 12 ounce ribeye lunch, which came on its own sizzling platter, perched atop a bed of caramelized onions, and it was good. Real good.

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Oh, I think it is. I mean, the voters in Nevada [have decided] that they want to have open elections as opposed to appointing judges, so we have them. We’ve worked out certain rules to try and make them a little bit more user friendly for the public. For example, probably two-thirds of judges that run for reelection don’t have opponents, so we have a prohibition in the judicial canons of ethics [against] those judicial candidates raising money. So it takes maybe twothirds of the judicial candidates out of the whole fund-raising system, and they’re not involved in actual campaigns. For those who are running [against opponents], if you are criticized or attacked, you have to be able to respond to that, and rules are written in such a way to give judicial candidates and judges the ability to do that. Ω

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the night wining and dining and snoozing at the Mizpah (great bar in the lobby!). Then get up in the morning and cruise the remaining 200 miles to Vegas, well-rested and well-fed as opposed to being a caffeinated psycho screaming into LV at midnight all raged and ragged after a nine-hour skullfuck on 95 wired out on Red Bulls and Baby Ruths.

And yes, you can even have some fun pounding your piehole in Beatty.

There’s the little joint next to the Sourdough Saloon that serves only chili and Budweiser. Classic. The new Firepit Barbecue in the heart of downtown is worth a shot. And of course, for glucose fiends, the Death Valley candy and nut emporium is one awesome sugar shack, and a place worthy of Visa card abuse if your sweet tooth is prone to running totally amok. Ω

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