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Stay safe Welcome to this week’s Reno News & Review.

My condolences to the friends and family of the dozens of people who died in the terrifying fire at the “Ghost Ship” warehouse in Oakland, California, last week. It’s just so sad. And although there’s a temptation to want to assign culpability when something like this happens— to blame the neglect of code enforcement, or the blind-eyeturning management, or whoever else—I don’t want to play that finger-pointing game. From my vantage 200 miles away, I don’t have enough information or even know the right people to ask.

I hope investigations are now underway that will unearth those answers, but for now, I just want to express my sympathy.

I didn’t know anyone who was there that night, but I have many friends who had friends who were there, and I’m so sorry for their losses. And like that awful massacre in Orlando, Florida, earlier this year, it’s so tragic when such an awful incident occurs during a music event—any music, any event—when people are gathered to enjoy themselves, to listen or dance or sing or play. For those of us who believe strongly in the value of music for community, it can be difficult to fathom the horror of disturbing that sanctity.

I’d never been to the Ghost Ship, but I’ve been to hundreds of places like it—underground music or art venues of questionable legality. Places like that are necessary for many people—especially those who, for whatever reason, feel alienated from other parts of society. I wish I could offer up a reasonable solution for balancing the needs of underground art and music communities and the need for above-board safety regulation, but there’s just not an easy solution. Or maybe there is. Reno’s Holland Project seems to do it right—offering a variety of underground entertainment in a space that’s safe literally as well as figuratively. We’re lucky to have them.

—Brad Bynum bradb@ ne ws r ev i ew . com

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Phil’s pleased

The wreckage

Thank God Leonard Cohen died. Something real for liberals to cry about.

Phil Morel Reno

The media played a big role in Mr. Trump’s win. Newspapers and television couldn’t get enough of his lambasts, and we lapped up every word, repeating them on Facebook.

“Did you hear what Trump said?” was the question of the day. As one CBS representative said, “It wasn’t good for the country, but it was good for CBS.” And Trump got free publicity across the country every single day of the campaign. When Facebook and Twitter entered the political fray, outlandish proclamations appeared as news. We read crazy stuff—that Hillary really was crooked, that Bill and Hillary had a secret orphanage where all kind of devilment occurred, that President Obama had a criminal record.

Many no longer believed anything or anyone, including FactCheck.org and news accurately reported on television and in newspapers. And the most important work—investigative reporting, which was already on the decline due to budget cuts—was no longer seen by doubters as factual, especially if it revealed their candidate’s misadventures. As a University of Nevada, Reno journalism minor who learned ethics from the best of them—Prof. Jake Highton—I would sure like to know what his take is on all of this.

Means justifies the end Re “Government overthrow” (Notes from the Neon Babylon, Nov. 17): Mr. Van Dyke states, that “we won this thing.” Uh, no, you did not. So typical of a liberal. If they don’t win playing by the rules, just change them after the fact. The end justifies the means.

I don’t give a damn how the rest of the world does it, America is the greatest country in the history of mankind, because we do things differently. Our founding fathers created a constitutional republic, not a democracy—a very fair method of representation. You should have learned this in high school, but were probably too stoned that week.

I would explain it to you, but you obviously do not have an open mind. I stated six years ago that when liberals are “curled up in the corner, in the fetal position, frothing at the mouth, unable to speak” that is when we would know that America is back on the track to greatness.

Mr. Van Dyke, you have a foul mouth, act like a spoiled child when you don’t get your way and are ignorant of our history! Do us all a favor, go back to your corner and froth yourself away!

Howard Deere Carson City

Mary Lee Fulkerson Reno

ERIK HOLLAND

Trump ‘accepts’ this outcome The great irony is that the candidate who whined so long and so loudly about how the system was rigged has finally STFU about it now that he benefits from the constitutionally mandated form of vote-rigging in the Electoral College. Remember, he was complaining about Republican rules that could allow party leaders to overrule the Republican primary popular vote and nominate a candidate who didn’t win the most votes.

At one point he described the Republican primary as a “rigged, disgusting, dirty system” because it could hand the nomination to someone who didn’t win the most votes.

He really seemed to care that the candidate with the most votes should win, despite what the rules might allow. It was hard to miss—he was pretty vocal about it. As I see it, religion and politics have two main things in common. They are both dangerous topics for any large family gathering, and they both seem to elicit too much hypocrisy for anyone with a weak stomach.

Gary Marks Reno

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By JERI CHADWELL-SINGLEY

What’s your favorite way to keep warm? asked at Perk UP COffee shOP, 310 s. arLingtOn ave.

Lindsay Chrisman Hairstylist

My favorite way to keep warm is probably by a fire, with a Christmas tree, watching Christmas movies—which is what I do every weekend in December.

Chris O’BLOCk Business owner

Honestly, a good set of thermals.

I mean, it really depends on where I’m at. If I’m outdoors, a good set of thermals. … If I’m at home, it’s usually a hot cup of tea, sitting in front of the fireplace.

L aCy O’BLOCk Paralegal

Who speaks for the U.S.?

Merriam Webster: lynch (transitive verb) to put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal sanction.

The United States is not a particularly good moral leader, given our international record. Our presidents often do not serve well in setting an example for other nations.

But even by our standard, Donald Trump fails.

U.S. citizens have been lynched in many different fashions—hanging, burned alive, torture and decapitation.

One man, Luis Ortiz, was lynched by being hung from the iron bridge across the Truckee River in Reno that served as a model for the new bridge installed this year.

There is now a lynching spree going on in the Philippines. The new president, Rodrigo Duterte, has told both police and private citizens that they can kill those they believe are drug dealers. The death toll so far is 5,600. In the 23 weeks since Duterte was inaugurated, more people have been lynched in the Philippines than U.S soldiers who died in the Iraq War since 2003.

There is no way of knowing whether they were drug dealers or just Duterte adversaries, inconvenient people or bystanders. But they were all murdered.

On Dec. 5, The Philippine Star reported that the National Police brought holiday gifts to children they orphaned in the drug killings. The Star’s Ana Marie Pamintuan wrote, “One needs consummate skill in mental, emotional and spiritual calisthenics to separate the longterm effect from the cause, and to greet families of the casualties of your own war a merry Christmas. As PNP [Philippine National Police] chief, General Bato, you are directly responsible for the children’s eternal grief.”

If there is one way to demonstrate how deeply flawed Donald Trump is as a national leader, it is to take a look at his ability to deal with the Philippine lynchings.

How does Donald Trump function as a moral leader?

During a Las Vegas debate during the campaign, Trump said he would order U.S. troops to commit war crimes— killing families of supposed terrorists, using interrogation techniques worse than waterboarding. He has attacked people for their looks, their race, their religion, their disabilties. He has cut ethical corners, bragged about cheating people.

How does he set an example for Duterte? How can he possibly speak with credibility?

What is happening in the Philippines is just the first issue of moral import Trump will find on his desk if he becomes president. There will be issues of crime, military action and income disparity. His dreadful example will wash over the people of this nation.

“I could sense a good rapport, an animated Presidentelect Trump,” Duterte said after speaking with Trump on the telephone. “And he was wishing me success in my campaign against the drug problem.” Trump’s spokespeople have not confirmed or denied this.

How do we look with admiration to the man who will soon sit where Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln sat?

There are those, like the Reno Gazette-Journal, who tell us it’s time to accept Trump and move on. But for the next four years, who will speak both for and to the U.S. on issues of morality? Trump cannot do it. Ω

I always have a heater with me everywhere. … So at home I sit on the couch under a blanket, with the heater. Here, I sit there—in front of the fireplace.

And, at work, I have a space heater.

dOrOthy nash hOLmes Judge

Going to New Zealand for Christmas—to spend five weeks in the winter.

Jade rOBards Barista

My favorite way to stay warm is staying indoors with a nice cup of coffee—a nice, warm cup of coffee.

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by Sheila leSlie

The legislature ahead Term limits have brought many new faces to the Nevada Legislature since 2010 when the voter-approved measure took full effect.

Party caucuses are more contentious now as members often struggle for unity amid a scramble for power in the void created by constant turnover. The constitutional amendment has also diminished the power of the legislative branch of government.

While I remain convinced the bad outweighs the good in taking away the people’s right to choose their representatives, term limits have created undeniable opportunities for new and more diverse leadership, never more so than next year as Democrats replace Republicans in leadership of the Legislature.

In a stunning contrast with the 2015 session, the Nevada Assembly’s top positions—speaker, majority leader and speaker pro-tempore—will change from all white men to men and women of color.

When Speaker-designate Jason Frierson of Clark County is chosen by the Assembly on opening day next February, he will

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become Nevada’s first African-American speaker. Frierson recently announced he intends to appoint two Latinas to round out his leadership team, with Reno’s Teresa Benitez-Thompson rising to the position of majority leader and Irene BustamanteAdams becoming speaker pro-tem.

It’s the first time the Democratic majority leader has hailed from Northern Nevada in decades, as leadership power has moved steadily southward along with the majority of the state’s population. The selection of Benitez-Thompson is a testament to her hard work and ability to motivate others, along with excellent diplomatic skills coupled with a down-to-earth, likable demeanor. Progressives will be well represented by Frierson and Benitez-Thompson who both have extensive personal histories of serving others while being appropriately skeptical of the demands from corporate Nevada for more tax giveaways.

The Nevada Senate will also experience a complete transformation in the top three leadership posts, from three white men

to three men of color. Aaron Ford of Las Vegas will resume his position as Senate majority leader, joined by Kelvin Atkinson as assistant majority leader and Mo Denis as speaker pro-tempore.

The lone Democratic senator who does not represent Clark County, Julia Ratti, will serve as chair of the Revenue Committee but will not have a seat on the Finance Committee where her expertise in local government budgets and human services would have been a huge asset. The appointment slightly breaks a tradition by Senate Democratic leaders in reserving one of its coveted seats on Finance for the northern senator to ensure the committee responds to the needs of the entire state. In fact, the last three Washoe County Democratic senators were given leadership positions on the committee, as Bernice Mathews served as co-chair in 2009, I served as vice-chair in 2011, and the late Debbie Smith was designated the chair in the 2013 session.

The Senate leadership is also less progressive than the Assembly, with all

three leaders voting in favor of multiple tax giveaways, the latest being the Raiders stadium scam. Last time the Democrats controlled the Senate, progressives were snubbed at critical moments, such as the abrupt decision in 2013 to avoid a vote on sex education. Senators declared they had “done enough” for progressives that year.

Voters will be watching the Democratic majorities in 2017 to see if they will fully support public education by refusing to fund school vouchers and do more to help struggling students succeed. Will they give even more tax breaks to billionaires or choose to create jobs that strengthen our communities, such as infrastructure improvements?

In just two years, Nevada will select a new governor and other statewide officers, plus decide another U.S. Senate seat.

Progressives will be closely watching to see if actions match the rhetoric of Democrats looking to move to higher office. Ω

by Brendan Trainor

Another side of the Castro story After Fidel Castro died on Nov. 25, most of the world’s leaders praised him for his “devotion to the Cuban people,” for being a “revolutionary leader” who despite his “flaws” was committed to “social justice.”

Canada’s President Justin Trudeau’s tweet was so bad it inspired a Twitterverse parody: #trudeaueulogy.

President-elect Trump got it right when he tweeted the old tyrant was a “brutal dictator.”

The left media machine breathlessly reported on the wonderful health care and marvelous educational achievements of Castro’s communist regime. Allow me to present the other side.

Fulgencio Batista was a corrupt authoritarian, but Cuba was well off in the 1950s, even by Southern European standards. The literacy rate was 80 percent, and health care was also competitive with first world outcomes. Infant mortality rates were even lower than in the United States.

The media never mentions that South American countries like Brazil, Chile,

Costs Rica and Panama have also posted spectacular gains in social welfare without resorting to a totalitarian dictatorship.

The Cuban health care system is praised for its attention to preventive medicine and its innovative vaccine research. And, of course, it is “free.” The government situates a doctor in every neighborhood in urban areas. Nurses and other health care workers routinely make preventive care house calls.

Cuba is famous for sending its doctors overseas. This practice is valuable propaganda and often payment for subsidies to keep the economy afloat. The failed Soviet Union and failing Venezuela sent billions in hard currency or oil, without which the Cuban economy would have collapsed decades ago. Doctors sent overseas often defected to escape communism.

The exportation of doctors causes shortages, especially in rural areas. Canada’s single payer system also reveals sharp differences between the quality of care in urban and rural areas. The all-day-long

lines in Cuba for drugs and care are not reported on. After all, it’s “free.”

In the Soviet Union, phony villages called “Potemkin Villages” were built to fool the “useful idiot” Western press that communism worked. There is evidence that Cuba also uses a “Potemkin Village” strategy, fooling the likes of Michael Moore and Sean Penn into believing the clean efficient hospitals they are allowed to visit are the same as offered to the urban and, especially, rural poor.

In 2010, Dutch photojournalists released graphically disturbing pictures of the reality of Cuban health care.

Emaciated patients were photographed lying on filthy bare mattresses in cockroach-infested hospital wards.

The left has never come to terms with Castro’s bloodbath of priests, religious school children, gays, poets, musicians and writers. They overlook how communism does not allow unions. They do not report the relative opulence enjoyed by the

Cuban communist elite while the rest of the people barely scrape by.

In 1960, a 23-year-old Cuban postal worker was arrested for refusing to display an “I’m with Fidel“ sign on his desk.

(Remember a chillingly similar slogan in this year’s U.S. presidential campaign?)

Armando Valladeres spent 22 years in the infamous Isle de Pinos (now Isla de la Juventud) prison because he refused to say three words. He witnessed executions of fellow dissidents but somehow survived to become a world renowned poet and author. Valladares says that even if the claims of Cuban health care are real—they are not—that does not justify the violence and human degradation they arose from.

Valladeres tells young leftists in their Che Guevara T-shirts: Can’t you have these things—health care, education—without torture? Without imprisoning and executing dissidents? Why is material well-being incompatible with freedom?

Isn’t it time we acknowledge the end doesn’t justify the means? Ω

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by Dennis Myers

Dakota mission accomplisheD

The 2015 Nevada Legislature was Republican in both houses, but this year the Democrats are in charge.

PHOTO/DENNIS MYERS

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada praised the Army Corps of Engineers for its decision on the Dakota access pipeline.

“Yesterday’s decision will not make up for the past.

But President Obama took a huge step to rectify a terrible wrong. Money, profits and not human dignity was the direction of the pipeline. The Obama administration changed that.

For far too long, the pleas for justice from Native Americans have gone unanswered.”

The Dakota pipeline was a little-noticed dispute covered only in special interest media that pushed its way into the mainstream media and prompted an exodus of activists to join the protest in brutal cold weather.

On Dec. 4, the Corps denied an easement to Energy Transfer Partners. The 1,172-mile pipeline was nearly complete, save drilling under Lake Oahe near the border of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. The Corps has now begun an environmental impact statement.

Gazette-Journal builDinG solD The building at 401 W. Second Street, opened by Reno Newpapers Inc. on March 6, 1960, has been sold and will be torn down.

The Nevada Board of Regents approved the sale of the building, which was owned by the University of Nevada, Reno.

While housed in the structure, the Nevada State Journal and Reno Evening Gazette received the 1977 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. It moved to Second Street from offices in the 100 block of Center Street. Still later, the newspapers moved to Kuenzli Street. After the newspapers moved out of the Second Street building, it eventually became the home of Old College School of Law, founded by Cal Neva casino partner Warren Nelson. After Old College folded, the building—now named the Nelson Building—housed a variety of activities There was some opposition to the sale. In a guest essay in the Reno Gazette-Journal, retired engineer Jerry Purdy wrote that the building serves many useful community purposes now, including hosting a Lifelong Learning Institute: “Many classes involve educational field trips to places like the TMWA Water Treatment plant or Burning Man. During the month of November 2016 there were 145 classes, many in the large Laxalt Auditorium located inside the Nelson Building, which is owned by UNR.”

risky roaD test A corporation now acquired by Uber says it sent an 18-wheel truck around the Reno area last May with no driver and no safety person in the vehicle. A video of the stunt has been attracting comment in the automotive and legal worlds.

Otto, the corporation, said it operated the truck “completely driverless without a safety driver in the backseat”—and, fortunately, without killing anyone. The drive was not licensed by the state, which had warned against it.

Surprisingly, given the fact that officials knew the test drive was planned, the plainly marked Otto truck was not stopped on the highway.

Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles did not comment on what action, if any, it will take.

—Dennis Myers

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They’re back Democrats have regained both legislative houses Democrats, who are back in charge at the Nevada Legislature, are going to face some major choices at the 2017 session. The budget hearings begin in January, and the actual session begins in February.

In 2015, with Republicans enjoying a sweep of legislative and executive offices not seen since 1890, they pushed through a legislative agenda that at times pleased Democrats but at other times shocked them. They made clear that if GOP lawmakers pushed extreme proposals into law, they would reverse or repeal them when they re-took power. Flush with power, the Republicans were caustic about the prospect of that happening.

“They can try to flip the senate, but they are going to have to perform better than they have in the last three

cycles, because we have outperformed them in every single cycle since 2010,” Republican Senate floor leader Michael Roberson told reporter Ray Hagar. “And even if they do take back both houses, good luck trying to repeal the reforms we’re putting through.

We’ll still have a Republican governor in 2017.”

Well, the Democrats have accomplished the first part of that process, taking both houses of the legislature, the Assembly 27-15, the Senate 12-9. (Senate Democrats were aided by Republican Patricia Farley, who switched to non-partisan and said she will vote with the Democrats on organizing the Senate.) Still ahead is dealing with the governor. But it may not be as complicated as Roberson described it.

One Democratic target is the voucher program that pays parents to take their children out of public schools. There are a couple of ways Democrats could end it. One is by repealing it outright. That would face a veto by Gov. Brian Sandoval. But the Democrats could also choose the time-tested tactic of simply not funding the program. That would stop it in its tracks, though still leaving it in the statute books.

Clark County Democrat Maggie Carlton, who has served in both the Senate and Assembly, will chair the Assembly budget committee, called Ways and Means. She says Democrats have not yet discussed what is to be done about the work product of the 2015 session.

“We’re going to go back and see how everything is working,” she said. “‘Go repeal things’ is, I don’t think, the way to process work. And I haven’t checked with the governor yet. We ran into each other in an airport and didn’t have time to get into anything substantive. There are things the [Democratic] caucus is going to want to address. I can’t say how now.”

She said there is more than one way to deal with the voucher program but added, “We have not discussed that as a caucus yet. We know how we felt about it but we have a lot of new members. … There are certainly some things that we are going to want to take action on, and you can probably figure out what those are from the party line votes, or nearly so.”

Some programs may not even be fully functioning yet and will be simple to deal with. “Some of the things that regulations have just been drawn up on may not even be operative yet,” she said.

appearances Some stylistic changes in the way the legislators do business are already underway. Roberson created bad feelings in the 2015 session by changing the long-practiced seating arrangements that allowed Republicans and Democrats to mix and thus get to know each other. Roberson split the Senate chamber into Republicans on one side, Democrats on the other, akin to Congress. Democratic floor leader Aaron Ford said that will not be repeated.

Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Steve Sebelius reported this week of Ford, “He said bills would get hearings before votes, a not-so-veiled reference to several occasions in 2015 when bills were passed

by Roberson’s sheer muscle.”

However, the Democrats sometimes benefited from those tactics, as when Senate Bill 504, billed as an anti-bullying measure, came to the Assembly in 2015. Republican leaders determined to ram it through fast would not give legislators time to read it. It turned out to contain language on gender issues and school facilities supported by Democrats.

The failure to give the bill a full airing later allowed critics to speculate that the measure allowed boys to shower with girls.

The Democratic leadership will look a lot different, and a lot more like Nevada’s populace, particularly on the south end of the building. The Assembly speaker will

be African American for the first time, five of 11 committee chairs will be women, and both the Democratic floor leader and the speaker pro tempore will be women.

On the Republican side, of the fiveperson cohort of Assembly GOP leaders, four are men.

If Republicans overreached in 2015, there seems little likelihood of the Democrats doing that in 2017.

Republican leaders two years ago tended to talk in conclusive, unambiguous terms.

Democrats this year are talking in on-theother-hand terms.

In 2015, Roberson would make declarations like, “We have a job to do and we are going to do it.”

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15TH ANNUAL TOMMO NATIVE CRAFT FAIR: Local and surrounding area native craft vendors will offer beaded items, blankets, artwork, books and other handmade items for sale.

Indian tacos and other food items will also be available for purchase. F, 12/16, 10am6pm; Sa, 12/17, 10am-6pm. Free. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Gym, 34 Reservation Road, (775) 442-3939.

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hanks for picking up a copy of the RN&R’s annual Winter Guide. I was just reflecting on what it was like to write this little introduction last year—in my first days with the RN&R. Cliché, I know, but it really does feel like just yesterday I was simultaneously stoked to be starting my new job and bummed at the prospect of being perpetually cold for the next several months. But I know that many of you are winter enthusiasts, and, while I certainly don’t want to join you in the frigid outdoors, I get a real kick out of sharing the stories of people who live for winter. Here’s what’s on deck.

Erin Meyering provides an introduction to a sport that’s catching on with winter sports enthusiasts from Swiss Alps to right here in the Sierra Nevada—mountain biking in the snow.

I sat down with Gabe Young, a longtime ski instructor and the man behind Alpin Mountain Company—a new brand of alpine gear based out of Truckee that hit the market this fall.

2017 LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL: The Chinese

I also had the opportunity to go dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh with the Borges family, who’ve been taking people on sleigh rides at Lake Tahoe for 49 years.

If you check out our 15 Minutes segment in the back of the paper, you can read my interview with Kevin Hickey, the owner and director of Tahoe Adventure Company. One of his company’s winter offerings is nighttime snowshoeing—including full moon, star gazing and sunset tours.

And in our Arts & Culture section, I’ve laid out a guide for my own favorite wintertime activity—antiquing.

I hope you enjoy the stories we’ve put together. And I’d love to hear your own stories about the winter-related activities you get up to—equestrian skijoring, shovel racing, acroskiing or whatever else.

Warmest regards (seriously, bundle up),

Jeri Chadwell-Singley RN&R Special Projects Editor jeric@newsreview.com

Association of Northern Nevada will host the 2017 Lunar New Year Festival in downtown Reno. Learn about Chinese culture, customs and history. Enjoy traditional Chinese food and watch professional lion and dragon dancing, kung-fu and other performances. F,

2/17, 10am-9pm; Sa, 2/18, 10am-9pm; Su, 2/19, 10am-1pm. Reno Ballroom, 401 N. Center St., www.chinesenevada.org.

KID-O-RAMA: Kids can check out the Big Truck Event featuring fire trucks, snowplows and grooming machines, as well as street parties and kids’ concerts, an all-kid game and craft room and other activities and events.

M-Su through 2/25. Opens 2/18. Squaw Valley Resort, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, http://squawalpine.com.

NEVADA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: The 13th annual festival features 11 concerts showcasing world-class musicians and the best in classical music, culminating with a New Year’s Day celebration. Concerts take place at the at Trinity Espiscopal Church, Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno and the South Reno United Methodist Church. M-Su through 1/1. Opens 12/26. Call or visit website for details, (775) 348-9413, www.renochamberorchestra.org.

RENO BEER CRAWL: Purchase your glass and map at The Waterfall and enjoy $1 refills at 12+ downtown Reno taverns. Fourth Sa of every month, 2-6pm through 12/24. $5 glass and map. The Waterfall, 134 W. Second St., (775) 322-7373, http://renobeercrawl.com.

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kiing and snowboarding are gear-intensive sports. And the enthusiasts really love their gear. They spent more than $4.6 billion on it in 2015, according to the non-profit trade association SnowSports Industries America.

While the big, established brands earn the bulk of the market share, there are plenty of craft brands too. A new one, based out of Truckee, is Alpin Mountain Company. Gabe Young runs this one-man operation—producing technical ski backpacks, chest rig packs and handlebar packs for bicycles.

Young is a supervisor at Northstar California Resort’s ski school. Upon first introduction, he has a quiet, contemplative disposition. Utility and necessity are common themes in the way he speaks about his brand and what led him to create it.

“The sports and activities that I’ve participated in always necessitated some gear,” Young said. “And at a certain point, I just thought I’d try building my own, and I enjoyed the whole creative process and the sort of self-sufficiency of being able to make your own stuff and not being constrained by what’s available on the market or what you have in your wallet.”

Young didn’t initially intend to build a brand around his handcrafted gear. But he wasn’t just making it for kicks either.

“It started as a portfolio,” he explained. “I don’t have a background in design or product or anything related to the industry, so I was trying … to showcase my work to try and get someone’s attention at a prominent outdoor company.”

This was about two years ago. Young was working on an undergraduate degree—a task that had taken him away from the mountain resorts, but one that he viewed as a necessary step toward the goal of “tracking upward into [resort] management.”

The portfolio didn’t attract the attention of its intended target, but it wasn’t long before Young’s friends and acquaintances suggested he start selling his gear.

Alpin Mountain Company launched over the summer.

Gabe Young makes each piece of Alpin Mountain Company gear by hand. The ski backpacks take about 15 hours apiece to make.

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The photos and product descriptions on the website speak to Young’s utilitarian, functionfirst ethos. And a crash course on the various gear from its creator drives the point home.

“The chest rig itself is traditionally a utility piece that’s used by military,” Young explained. “It’s used by EMTs, ski patrol. You don’t see it as really a civilian thing. And that’s because it’s just pure function.”

According to Young, the chest rig is meant for backcountry skiing but is also useful for acroskiing enthusiasts who can’t perform while wearing bulkier gear. So, the rig serves a purpose for skiers both in and out of the park.

The ski backpack has similar dual functions. The myriad straps it comes equipped with for mounting skis or snowboards are removable. When it’s stripped down, it looks like something you’d see on city streets.

“But the best part about the backpack is the way it carries,” Young said. “All of these features are there for function, but ultimately if the backpack is not comfortable—if it fatigues you, if you get hot spots—it’s worthless. So the biggest focus was creating this back panel that would really be comfortable to be carry.”

The back panel is made of high density polyethylene plastic. It slips into a pocket in

the back of the pack and is equipped with padding for lumbar support.

“It’s kept in place with Velcro, but you can slide it up and down to fit the lumbar padding to people with different torso lengths,” Young explained. “A big company would produce two different packs. The first pack is smallmedium. The second pack is like mediumlarge. But I’d rather come up with a system.”

Each backpack takes approximately 15 hours to make, and Young is still operating Alpin Mountain Company solo—at least for the time being. But he’s already thinking about the workability of an expansion.

“I want to keep manufacturing the product,” he said. “I’d love to eventually have a small facility that I have multiple [sewing] machines on and I can hire other people to sew and just teach other people like myself to make the product.”

Young thinks the work schedule could be accommodating to the ski schedule, allowing him to hire other skiers to help build Alpin Mountain Company gear—a possibility that’s agreeable to his meticulous maker’s mind.

Learn more about Alpin Mountain Company by visiting the website at www.alpinmountaincompany.com.

LISTINGS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 RENO LATIN DANCE FEST: The festival offers workshops, evening social dancing and more. Th-Su, 1/5-8. $30+.

Silver Legacy, 407 N. Virginia St., www.renolatindancefest.com.

RENO WINE WALK: The Riverwalk Merchants Association hosts its monthly event along the Truckee River and neighboring streets in downtown Reno. Visit any of the participating Riverwalk District merchants on Wine Walk day and receive a wine glass, a map of Wine Walk merchants and a wristband that allows you to sample wine at any participating merchant.

Must be 21 years old or older to participate. Third Sa of every month, 2-5pm. $20. The Riverwalk District, downtown Reno along The Riverwalk, (775) 825-9255.

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SNOWGLOBE MUSIC FESTIVAL: The annual end-of-the-year music festival features performances by The Chainsmokers, Flume, Major Lazer, Odesza, RL Grime, Rufus Du Sol, Big Gigantic, among other electronic dance/DJ acts. Th-Su through 12/31.

Opens 12/29. $119-$179. Lake Tahoe Community College, One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-4660, http://snowglobemusicfestival.com.

Art ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO GALLERY: Christmas 50. The Artists Co-op of Reno presents its 50th annual Christmas show. 11am-4pm through 12/28. Free. 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896, www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com.

MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Filtered: Paintings by Ashley Follmer.

Follmer’s series of oil paintings portrays the effect of mobile devices on interpersonal communication. Through 12/30; Book + Publication Arts: Black Rock Press. The Black Rock Press preserves the history and traditions of the art of the book while turning a creative and critical eye toward its relevance in contemporary art and culture. Through 12/30. Free. 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-2417.

METRO GALLERY AT RENO CITY HALL: NonObjective Dimension: Monique Rebelle.

Abstract painter Monique Rebelle’s series of oil paintings deals with transcendence and a breakthrough in perception. Through 12/30, 8am-5pm.

Free. 1 E. First St., (775) 334-2417.

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Andrea Zittel:

Wallsprawl, W-Su through 12/31; Dennis Parks: Land, Language and Clay, W-Su through 1/8; A Place in the Country: Aboriginal Australian Paintings, W-Su through 6/4; Anthony McCall: Swell, W-Su through 1/8; Peter Stichbury: Anatomy of a Phenomenon, W-Su through 5/28; Ugo Rondinone: Seven Magic Mountains, W-Su through 5/11; Trevor Paglen: Orbital Reflector, W-Su through 12/31; Leiko Ikemura: Poetics of Form, W-Su through 1/15; Tarek Al Ghoussein, W-Su through 2/19. $1-$10.

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

RENO ART WORKS: RAW Open Studios.

Meet the artists, explore the studios and buy local art. Third Sa of every month, noon-5pm through 12/17. 1995 Dickerson Road, (775) 225-7295.

SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: FABRICation. Artists Erin Castellan, Kristy Deetz, Virginia Derryberry, Reni Gower, Rachel Hayes, Susan Iverson and Natalie Smith incorporate a textile sensibility in their artwork through elements of fabric and fabrication.

Tu-Sa, noon-4pm through 12/15. Free.

1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.

WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM, RANCHO SAN RAFAEL REGIONAL PARK: Around the World in 40 Days. The Sierra Watercolor Society returns to the Wilbur D. May Museum with a new exhibition of original watercolor paintings. W-Su through 12/18. Free.

1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.

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O l d fa s h i O n e d e n t e r ta i n m e n t at l a k e ta h O e Learn more about Borges Sleigh and Carriage Rides by visiting the company’s website at www.sleighride.com.

by Jeri Chadwell-singley

Duke is lovely. His winter coat is soft and full—a warm caramel color along his flank that fades to cream across the barrel of his chest.

At the softly spoken behest of driver Dale Penney, Duke puts his 2,000-pound body and the sleigh yoked to it in motion. It’s a scene right out of “Jingle Bells,” played out on the snow covered parking lot of Sand Harbor State Park.

“Our world is so wrapped around noise— with airplanes and cars and buses and trains—and it’s nice to have a quiet thing you can go out and do and have fun,” said Dwight Borges, owner of Borges Sleigh and Carriage rides.

He’s right. Other than the sound of the breeze through the pines and the muffled clopping of Duke’s hooves in their special padded shoes, all is quiet at Sand Harbor.

It’s an experience displaced from time, but one that Borges—who got his start in the sleigh ride business when he was just 3 years old—has always known.

In 1967, the Borges family won a raffle at the local car dealership. The prize was a Shetland pony.

“We named him Little Joe, because the family always used to stay up and watch Bonanza … and one of the characters, his name was Little Joe—one of our favorite characters,” Borges said.

“We made a little sleigh for Little Joe, and we cruised around the neighborhood in wintertime,” he continued. “Of course, when you see a horse and sleigh run-

ning around, people just come out of the woodwork to have fun. It’s a fun thing to do, riding in a sleigh.”

The following year, Borges’ parents launched their business, taking guests at a South Lake Tahoe hotel for sleigh rides through a nearby field. The horses were bigger than Little Joe, but the appeal was very much the same—and remains so now that Borges and his wife, Dianna, run the family business with the help of Penney and a few other sleigh drivers.

“It’s the nostalgia of it,” said Penney.

“It’s a time of days gone by. It’s slow. …

Little kids get on here and within just seconds, they’re sound asleep. Their parents are smiling about that. … And it brings them back—the adults, especially some of the older ones—it brings them back to their childhoods, when they can remember hearing about stuff like this.”

Visitors to the lake can get in on the nostalgia by scheduling a sleigh ride at Sand Harbor or a little farther south in Stateline.

The company’s website provides details about the types of sleighs available—which range in size from intimate two-seaters to large sleighs that can accommodate up to 20 people—and the huge draft horses, like Duke, who pull them.

Some tips for sleigh ride attendees include bringing gloves and warm hats. The sleighs are also equipped with blankets. Caroling is encouraged, and Borges is right—the next time you hear “Jingle Bells,” you’ll most certainly think of Duke.

Duke, the Blonde Belgian draft horse, will take you dashing through the snow at Sand Harbor this winter.

Music BERLIN PHILHARMONIC WIND QUINTET: The University of Nevada, Reno’s Performing Arts Series 2016-2017 season continues with a concert by the world-renowned quintet. Th, 2/16, 7:30pm. $5-$30. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

CLASSIX FOUR: TEMPTATION: The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert features Mozart’s Overture to Cosi fan tutte, Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 6.

Guest soloist is pianist Conrad Tao. Su, 2/12, 4pm; Tu, 2/14, 7:30pm. $33-$89.

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 323-6393.

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CLASSIX THREE: LIBERATION: Reno Philharmonic Orchestra Classix series concert features Wagner’s Overture to Rienzi, Brahms’ Double Concerto for Violin and Cello and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9. Guest soloists are violinist Simone Porter and cellist Nathan Chan. Su, 1/15, 4pm; Tu, 1/17, 7:30pm. $33-$89. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 323-6393, www.renophil.com.

JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERTS: The 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and Pat Ester’s Gospel Choir performs Christmas favorites, jazz and soul— with a few surprises mixed in. Sa, 12/17, 7:30pm; Su, 12/18, 2pm. $25-$45.

Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 3726160, http://renojazzorchestra.org.

RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: CULTURAL COUNTERPOINT: The RCO continues its 2016-2017 season with a concert featuring conductor and clarinetist Carl Topilow and pipa virtuoso Wu Man. Sa, 2/25, 7:30pm; Su, 2/26, 2pm. $5-$50.

Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 3489413, www.renochamberorchestra.org.

RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: WINDFLOWER AND WAGNER: The RCO continues its 2016-2017 season with a concert featuring violinist Catherine Manoukian.

Sa, 1/28, 7:30pm; Su, 1/29, 2pm. $5-$50.

Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 3489413, www.renochamberorchestra.org.

O n s ta g e CALENDAR GIRLS: Reno Little Theater presents Tim Firth’s stage adaptation of his own film script inspired by a group of Yorkshire Women’s Institute members who stripped off for a charity calendar to raise money for leukemia research. F, 1/13, 7:30pm; Sa,

1/14, 2 & 7:30pm; Su, 1/15, 2pm; Th, 1/19, 7:30pm; F, 1/20, 7:30pm; Sa, 1/21, 7:30pm; Su, 1/22, 2pm; Th, 1/26, 7:30pm; F, 1/27, 7:30pm; Sa, 1/28, 7:30pm; Su, 1/29, 2pm. $12-$22. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900.

DINNER MURDER MYSTERY: Funtime Theater presents its dinner murder mysteries. The show starts at 6:30pm with dinner service starting at 7pm.

Visit website for dinner selections.

Third Sa of every month, 6pm. $50. Lili’s, 2325 Kietzke Lane, (866) 449-7630 ext.

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DISNEY’S THE LION KING, KIDS: Reno Little Theater presents this special production for children featuring the students of RLT’s Broadway Our Way program. F, 12/16, 5:30pm; Sa, 12/17, 2pm. $5. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 329-0661.

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LISTINGS CONTINUED fROm PAGE 15 ELF THE MUSICAL: Broadway Comes to Reno’s 2016-2017 season continues with this musical based on the film about a young orphan child named Buddy, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. F, 12/16, 8pm; Sa, 12/17, 2 & 8pm; Su, 12/18, 1 & 7pm. $49+. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE: Brüka Theatre presents this play by Kurt Vonnegut. F, 1/13, 8pm; Sa, 1/14, 8pm; Th,

1/19, 8pm; F, 1/20, 8pm; Sa, 1/21, 8pm; Su, 1/22, 2pm; W, 1/25, 8pm; Th, 1/26, 8pm; F, 1/27, 8pm; Sa, 1/28, 8pm; Th, 2/2, 8pm; F, 2/3, 8pm; Sa, 2/4, 8pm. $20 general

admission, $18 students, seniors, military, $25 at the door. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221.

THE EXPLORERS CLUB: Restless Artists’ Theatre presents Nell Benjamin’s comedy. F, 1/13, 7:30pm; Sa, 1/14, 7:30pm;

Su, 1/15, 2pm; Th, 1/19, 7:30pm; F, 1/20, 7:30pm; Sa, 1/21, 7:30pm; Su, 1/22, 2pm; Th, 1/26, 7:30pm; F, 1/27, 7:30pm; Sa, 1/28, 7:30pm; Su, 1/29, 2pm. $12-$20. 295 20th St., Sparks, (775) 525-3074.

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HOOTCHY KOOTCHY GIRLS VINTAGE CABARET: The holiday show combines old Hollywood glamour with vintage vaudeville. F, 12/16, 7:30pm; Sa, 12/17, 6:30pm. $22 advance, $25 day of show.

Pioneer Underground, 100 S. Virginia St., www.renotahoecomedy.com.

THE JOY: The one-woman show, written and performed by Jeanmarie (Simpson) Bishop, examines the life of Mary Dyer, the first colonial woman executed in the New World. Sa, 1/14, 2 & 7pm; Su, 1/15, 2pm. Pay what you can. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL: Broadway Comes to Reno continues its 2016-2017 season with the story of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Tu-Th, 7:30pm through

1/26. Opens 1/24; F, 1/27, 8pm; Sa, 1/28, 2 & 8pm; Su, 1/29, 1 & 7pm. $41+. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600.

THE NUTCRACKER: Reno Dance Company presents its 15th annual production of the classic ballet. Sa, 12/17, 3 & 8pm; Su,

12/18, 3 & 7pm; Tu, 12/20, 7pm; W, 12/21, 7pm; Th, 12/22, 7pm; F, 12/23, 8pm. $19.95-

$36.95. Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, (775) 356-3300.

TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND: TMLMTBGB is an attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. When the 60 minutes is up, the show is over—no matter the number of plays completed.

F-Su, 7:30pm through 2/11. Opens 2/9; F, Sa, 10pm through 2/11. Opens 2/10. $11-

$16. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900.

THE UNTAMED—99 PLAYS: Th, 2/9, 8pm; F,

2/10, 8pm; Sa, 2/11, 8pm; Su, 2/12, 2pm; W, 2/15, 8pm; Th, 2/16, 8pm; F, 2/17, 8pm; Sa, 2/18, 8pm. $20 general admission, $18 students, seniors, military, $25 at the door. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

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is the season for floating snowflakes, warm hot chocolate, new boots, wool socks and thrilling outdoor activities like skiing, snowmobiling, and—biking?

Oh yeah, you can mountain bike along snow-covered trails.

“The views, atmosphere and backcountry [you see while fat-tire biking] is amazing,” said Ken Long, co-owner of Tahoe Mountain Guides. “It’s also athletic and fun.”

Tahoe Mountain Guides, which celebrated its sixth season this fall, is one of several local businesses that rents fat-tire bikes that are perfect for trekking through the fluffy white stuff. And staff members can take customers on guided

tours through Lake Tahoe and Truckee’s backcountry so they can learn properly— making the most of their fat-tire biking experience.

So what allows you to bike through terrain you wouldn’t normally? Wider, oversized and softer tires allow you to ride through snow or sand. The tires are more flexible and are often filled to a lower pressure to handle the rough surface.

A couple of things you should know before putting the pedal to the metal: The best conditions include plenty of firm and packed snow. Slushy snow or any sort of ice is extremely difficult to pedal through. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be a lot of snow—but it does have to be the right snow,” Long said.

Book a tour or know exactly where you’re going to avoid getting lost and ensure a pleasant trek. Tahoe Mountain Guides hosts fat-tire biking tours at Martis Camp so guests can venture through the property, as well as different areas around Truckee. It’s easiest to bike anywhere snowmobiles have gone through or in areas that have been groomed.

When booking a private tour, Long encourages people to come in groups six or more. Tours can range from about an hour to an hour and a half, but Long says they go as far as their guests require.

Wear Nordic ski apparel and something you can move in.

Remember how the brother in A Christmas Story can’t put his arms down because he has too many layers of clothing on?

Don’t do that.

The Sierra Nevada offers exceptional access to seasonal outdoor activities.

Fat-tire biking can be either a great alternative to or addition to skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing.

“We teach everyone,” Long said.

“If you can ride a bike, you’re in.”

The Lake Tahoe area has several rental and tour companies to help newbies with fat-biking excursions.

Here’s a roundup of several local companies and their offerings. Ask your guide or rental company about the best seasonal trail locations.

Sierra Ski & Cycle Works, 530-541-7505

3430 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, California Sales, rentals and repairs sierraskiandcycleworks.com

South Shore Bikes, 530-544-7433

871 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, California Sales, rentals and repairs southshorebikeandsnow.com

Tahoe Mountain Guides, 530-686-5895

10095 W. River St., Truckee, California Rentals and tours—$90 per person, includes snacks, bike rental and tour tahoemountainguides.com

A Forever Home Finding a forever home for local pets is what the SPCA of Northern Nevada does each and every day.

Visit www.spcanevada.org or call 324-7773 to see if we have the dog or cat waiting just for you.

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The Virginia Street Antique Mall has been open since 1993.

A guide to antiquing in Reno

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or some reason, winter just feels like the right time to go antiquing.

Maybe it’s a nesting instinct. It could be that searching for sentimental little things to fill the house with is a more appealing prospect than joining the winter sports enthusiasts in your life as they venture into the vast, icy wilderness.

Whatever the reason, if you’re looking for something specific or nothing in particular, this guide should serve as a good starting place.

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Antiques & Treasures 151 N. Sierra St., 327-4131 Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Some antique stores gain a part of their appeal by way of finding a home inside iconic buildings. That’s definitely the case with Antiques & Treasures. According to owner Sharon Nickson Cox, the building that houses her store was built in 1929 by the Barengo Family and originally intended to be a hotel until a man named Mr. Chew “made Mr. Barengo an offer he couldn’t refuse to open it as a National Dollar Store.”

The store remained until 1977, after which it became Parker’s Western Wear Store until 2000. The antique mall opened on Nov. 1, 2005. Today, there are more than 30 individual dealers within the store’s 17,000-square-foot space.

Antiques & Treasures offers a large selection of books, including many regional histories and some impressive first editions.

There’s a selection of furniture and décor from around the world; the Chinese cork carvings that turn up there are fine examples. The assortment of militaria for sale is also extensive, and weapons buffs will appreciate items like Spanish rapiers and flintlock pistols.

A serious draw for this antique mall is its selection of jewelry, which ranges from

fine to vintage costume pieces. According to Collector’s Weekly, “The term ‘costume jewelry’ was coined in the 1920s, but jewelry … made out of non-precious materials [has] been worn since ancient times … [and] often incorporates workmanship and materials on par with, or better than, fine jewelry.” Antiques & Treasures is a good place for Art Deco pendants, Retro bakelite and Art Modern pieces like holiday pins.

Virginia Street Antique Mall 1251 S. Virginia St., 324-4141 Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

According to owner Lisa Youell Jeanney, the Virginia Street Antique Mall is the oldest in Nevada. The 17,600-square-foot space has been open since 1993 and is home to 70 dealers. Before it was an antique mall, the building was home to Gruener’s Furniture and, before that, the Washoe Market.

The store carries a nice selection of furniture, old photos, vintage clothing, casino-related items and regional historical pieces. It’s also common to see folk art and sometimes trench art pieces there.

The long, walkable window display at the mall is an experience in itself. The black and white tiled flooring sets the stage for a

variety of ’50s nostalgia items—old Coke machines, bar stools, advertising materials—arranged in a mock malt shop space.

Somewhere in Time 1313 S. Virginia St., 323-1515 Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Among the things you’ll find at Somewhere in Time is an impressive selection of mid-19th to early-20th century pressed glass—also called pattern glass. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, “The first commercial glass-pressing machine was developed in 1825.” The invention allowed glassmakers to create “intricate forms with elaborate designs” and led to mass production, which made glassware affordable for everyday use.

Pressed glass pieces that predate about 1920 are often coveted for their tendency to turn purple when exposed to sunlight. According to the Society for Historical Archaeology, “Colorless glass is usually attained by using the purest sand source possible and by adding ‘decolorizing agents’ … to offset the residual iron impurities,” which yield a greenish tint.

One common historical decolorizer was manganese dioxide, which upon exposure to sunlight turns “a light pink or lavender

Junkee Clothing Exchange is a mainstay of the Midtown District.

The 15,000-square-foot store is located in the old Shoshone CocaCola Bottling Company building.

According to the Reno Historical website, the bottling operation ran until 1970. Junkee opened its doors in June 2008.

The store is bisected by a wall—with antiques on one side and clothing on the other. The antique offerings include all of the expected staples. The number of vintage

Somewhere in Time is a good stop for pressed glass.

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The Freckled Frog 45 Foothill Road, 453-1777 Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Freckled Frog is a bit different from most antique stores in Reno.

This small shop in the South Creek shopping center has more of a curated feel, offering a mix of boutique-style items like candles, jewelry, seasonal décor and bath products, as well as high-end antiques. It’s a good place to look for 19th and early-20th century pieces like cruet sets and cake plates. While not antiques per se, the Freckled Frog also offers glassware from La Rochere, a French company that’s been in operation for more than 500 years.

According to its website, the Freckled Frog specializes in select antiques from countries like France, England and Belgium. It’s definitely a destination for those seeking antique furnishings—especially large statement pieces like armoires, tables and hutches.

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cameras and hard-shell suitcases that turn up is impressive. But one thing that really sets Junkee apart is its assortment of upcycled items— things like candy jars attached to cake plate bases and old bottles wrapped in beaded wire.

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to moderately dark amethyst or purple.” According to the society’s website, “The switch from manganese dioxide to other decolorants” resulted from a cut-off of imports when German submarines began hunting merchant vessels of the Allies during World War I. But I digress, because there is a lot more to find at Somewhere in Time than just pressed glass. The store carries a huge selection of barrelated items, from alcohol signage to steins and beer tap handles and old beer cans. It also boasts an impressive selection of sports memorabilia.

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Ashley Follmer paints people and their screens.

This painting is called “Just let me Snapchat this.”

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The other looks down, texting.

These are the types of scenes Ashley Follmer renders in oil paint, paying lavish attention to the faces, hair, tattoos, makeup and body language of people going about their daily business in a world where no one makes eye contact.

But the existence she depicts isn’t particularly harsh or cold. Whether her subjects are in close quarters such as a bedroom or in a public place ignoring a Dale Chihuly sculpture or a spectacular view, there’s always a sense of intimacy— and an undeniable familiarity.

“I’ve caught myself—I think everyone’s caught themselves—just sitting on their phone,” said Follmer. “And then you’re like, ‘I need to stop this and actually to step back and maybe enjoy my surroundings.’”

Even though the artist called herself out on not always being fully present, her paintings—which are extremely realistic when it comes to people’s postures and gestures, and more impressionistic when it comes to the bold colors that light their skin—don’t come off as all that critical of people’s relationships to their devices. But they don’t celebrate the technology either. It’s just

there, being realistically ubiquitous. The images are carefully observed and serene, and they share more motivations with the starkly personal domestic documentary photography of the 1970s and ’80s than with the mid-20th-century realism paintings that they resemble. The surfaces are a bit Edward Hopper, but closer-cropped. The ethos is a little more Nan Goldin, without the black eyes and direct gazes, but with a strong sense that this, for better or worse, is how we experience each other’s company.

Follmer said the decision to portray her subjects engaged in an activity that sometimes irks her without casting judgment on them comes from “personal experience.”

“It’s easy to get your friends to be models, or your family members,” she said. “They’re sitting on the couch, and you just snap a picture. I think there’s a certain part of me that didn’t want to be as judgmental toward people that were in my life. But then it kind of then transferred to people I don’t know. … It became an observation in my daily life, where I liked seeing these people.”

Follmer attended an art magnet high school Las Vegas. She spent her first year of college at University of Nevada, Reno, at first considering a non-art major. She realized, as soon as she found herself drawing to pass the time in a journalism class, that without art officially front and center in her life, “I felt like a piece of me was missing.”

She graduated with an art degree in 2015.

Now she works for the city, installing and maintaining public art, and teaches art classes at Nevada Museum of Art and Pinot’s Palette, a paint-and-sip place.

While the people in her paintings appear detached, Follmer said that a large part of the reason she makes them is, “I just want that connection. I like being around people. That’s who I am.” Ω

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Taylor-Johnson). Things go really bad, which allows for the entrance of a lawman character, Bobby Andes.

That lawman just happens to be played by Michael Shannon, so now you know why this movie is so damned fun to watch.

A jilted husband uses the power of the pen to Well, fun in that it’s always a pleasure to see mess with his ex-wife’s mind in Nocturnal performers setting the screen ablaze with their work.

Animals, the engaging and dark-hearted latest Not so fun in that there are a lot of exposed nerves from director Tom Ford. and brutal moments in this movie, and it isn’t for the Amy Adams, on fire in 2016 even after you factor fainthearted. Ford and friends traffic in the dark side in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, plays with this baby. All of the worst fears of husbands Susan Morrow, a bizarre art gallery owner stuck and wives are in play for this one, and happy endings in a rut. Her bland but gorgeous husband (Armie aren’t on its mind.

Hammer—also having a good year) is ambivalent Gyllenhaal, who did a great job with dual roles toward her, and she’s borderline broke and generally in Enemy, excels again as the jilted husband/helpless unhappy. father. His characters are made to go through every She gets a manuscript in the mail from ex-husband kind of torture a man can go through, and then some.

Edward Sheffield (Jake Gyllenhaal). He was a strugYou get the sense he worked himself up to a lot of gling writer when the two were together, but now he stomachaches while making this film. just might have the novel that could get his career Adams portrays a once virtugoing. Susan agrees to read the ous woman made slightly vapid advance copy, and the story within due to some, perhaps, arguably freaks her out, to say the least. bad life choices. She still manages The film’s screenplay, written to create a character that ultimately

by Ford and based on the novel breaks your heart. While Edward’s

by Austin Wright, then goes on an possibly vengeful actions might ultra-clever route. We see the story Director: Tom Ford be fighting to paint Susan in a bad Starring: Amy Adams, Jake play out as Susan reads it and, as Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon light, Susan still winds up a sensimany of us often do, Susan casts tive, sympathetic character. That’s the main character in the novel, Amy Adams for you. She can Tony Hastings, as somebody she pretty much pull off anything in front of a camera. knows—her ex-husband. So Gyllenhaal plays two Shannon, having a banner year even after you roles in the film: Edward in flashbacks and Tony, factor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, husband of Laura (Isla Fisher) and father to India plays a lawman with a death sentence just about the (Ellie Bamber), in her visualization of the novel. way you would expect Shannon to play a character One of the great tricks of the movie is that it with such a dilemma. (Read: He kills it.) Taylorremains a mystery whether or not the events in the Johnson goes against type as a redneck monster novel are based on events in the larger narrative, or who’s unpredictable until he becomes horrifyingly just act as a symbolic representation of the cruelties predictable.

Susan inflicted upon Edward when she left him. Also, This is Tom Ford’s second film as a director we never really know if Edward is somebody who after A Single Man, so he’s a solid two-for-two. simply wrote a chilling thriller and wants his ex-wife’s Nocturnal Animals certainly goes down as one of honest opinion, or if he’s sending her a “message.” the year’s more unusual mainstream films. It’s also Edward’s novel is a searing thriller involving a a movie that might inspire you to take a more popufamily, led by Tony, on a road trip in Texas. They lated road on that journey through Texas you’ve get harassed on the highway by a group of thugs, but been planning. Ω most notably by Ray (a completely terrifying Aaron

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Arrival

Director Denis Villeneuve has made one of the year’s best science fiction films. Amy Adams stars as Dr. Louise Banks, a linguistics teacher crippled by visions of a daughter who died of a rare illness. She lives a life of seclusion, where the only thing she really does is teach her class and mope around her lakefront home. (Man, that must be one abnormally high paying teacher’s gig.) During class, a bunch of phones go off. A student instructs her to turn on the TV, and, bam, that’s how she discovers the planet seems to be getting a visit from an alien force. Strange giant pods have parked themselves all over the planet, and nobody knows their intent. A solemn military man (Forest Whitaker) shows up in Louise’s office and informs her the world needs her.

She has a sense of purpose again. It isn’t long before she’s inside an alien ship trying to talk to the “Heptapods,” large, elephant-looking aliens with seven legs. She’s joined by a science officer played by a surprisingly low-key Jeremy Renner. This is a sci-fi movie that gives itself time to breathe.

heck, he’s made a whole damned movie about it. After a really strange guy (Will Brill) visits her farm home and a series of really bad things happen, Francisca (Kika Magalhaes) is left alone with nobody to talk to. Well, actually, she does have a pet, but we won’t go into that right now. Francisca has had very little social interaction over the years, other than with that pet, and she ventures out to see what the outside world is like. As it turns out, it would’ve been much better for a few people if she had chosen to just stay home and watch TV. Shot in black and white and coupled with an effectively eerie score, this is old school horror. Like, early Wes Craven/Tobe Hooper kind of horror. Francisca turns out to be a memorable movie monster in this gothic fairytale, one that will leave you extra cautious about picking up those hitchhikers. Pesce knows what scary is, and he certainly knows how to direct a scary picture. If you don’t like horror films already, I can pretty much guarantee you are going to violently hate this one. It’s nightmare fuel, for sure. (Available for rent on iTunes, Amazon.com and OnDemand during a limited theatrical release.)

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The Eyes of My Mother

Director Otto Bell’s documentary plays out like a cool, dramatic adventure film as a young girl aims to be the first eagle hunter in her family. Aisholpan, a 13 year-old Mongolian girl living with her tribe, has always been fascinated with eagles and wants to become a champion eagle hunter like her father and grandfather (They hunt using eagles to catch game, rather than actually hunting eagles.)

The film follows her through initial training, including the capturing of her own baby eagle on a treacherous cliff. This kid isn’t messing around; she really wants this. It’s fascinating watching the eagle acclimate to its new home; you feel a little sorry for it, but its captors feed it well, and it certainly bonds with Aisholpan.

It’s an amazing animal, and there’s a lot of joy in simply seeing food going into its mouth. It’s also amazing to see its particular brand of voracious eating going on just inches from the young girl’s face. This kid has a lot of faith in the goodwill of her big bird. Yes, that’s Rey herself, Daisy Ridley, chiming in with the occasional narration. (Her voice was made for this sort of thing.) Parts of the doc feel a little staged, but its overwhelming charm cancels out the phony moments. Aisholpan and her big bird do eventually make it to the eagle festival, with her being the only female participant. It ends with the girl and her eagle going on a winter hunt, and some pretty amazing battles with foxes. I didn’t even know eagle hunting was a thing until I saw this.

Writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig makes an impressive debut with this darkly funny take on the life of a modern day high school outcast. Hailee Steinfeld gives her best performance since True Grit as Nadine, a highly intelligent teen going through an awkward stage when her best friend (Haley Lu Richardson) starts dating her brother (Blake Jenner). Nadine is a practitioner of brutal honesty, which basically gets her ostracized at school and in trouble with her family. The only one who really stops to listen is her teacher (a hilarious Woody Harrelson) who actually has no choice given his profession. Craig’s screenplay is first rate, and her directing results in some great performances. Steinfeld is good enough here to be considered for her second Oscar nomination, while Jenner (who starred in this year’s Everybody Wants Some!!) is equally good. Kyra Sedgwick is also very good in a supporting role as Nadine’s mother, while Hayden Szeto does excellent work as a high school boy who hasn’t mastered the art of properly asking somebody out. (His performance is all the more impressive because he’s over 30 playing 18.)

Ever wondered what would happen to your kid if you raised her in the middle of nowhere with no friends and showed her how to perform surgery on decapitated cow heads? Writer-director Nicolas Pesce has and,

Peter Yates returns to helm the next chapter in the Harry Potter universe, a prequel called Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the title of a textbook Harry studied at Hogwarts. The film takes place well before Harry’s time, as the world of wizardry comes to New York City in the 1920s.

Unfortunately, Beasts struggles with some of the same problems as the first, lackluster Harry Potter. It’s a sometimes good-looking movie with a screenplay that never takes hold.

It’s all over the place, with no real sense of purpose other than setting up future movies.

It’s nothing but an overblown place-setter. In place of Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry, we get Eddie Redmayne’s Newt, author and caretaker for a variety of “fantastic beasts.” The film opens with him coming to New York toting a suitcase with a variety of beasts bursting to get out.

Some of them do, indeed, escape and wreak havoc. Most notably a little platypus-looking thing called Niffler. There’s a fun moment when Newt opens his case, and drops into it like it contains a staircase. It reveals a vast home for the creatures inside, where he feeds them and plays. And that’s it, really. The movie is a big setup for the occasional sequences involving Redmayne interacting with special effects.

The creatures might look relatively cool, but none of them register as great characters that move the plot along. Dan Fogler is pretty good in a supporting role as somebody who befriends Newt.

Mel Gibson directs his first movie in a decade and—surprise—the sucker bleeds. As a director, Gibson stands alongside the likes of Sam Raimi, David Cronenberg and Peter Jackson as a master of body horror. Yes, I will go so far as to say his latest, Hacksaw Ridge, is an all out horror film in parts. His depiction of a World War II battle makes George Romero’s Dawn of the Dead look like Zootopia.

The movie tells the true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), a battlefield medic and the first of three conscientious objectors in U.S. warfare history to receive the Medal of Honor.

The dude refused to pick up a gun, or any weapon for that matter, during his time served in Okinawa. That didn’t stop him from braving the battlefields with comrades, eventually saving the lives of 75 men. Much of the film’s first half is devoted to Doss’ backstory, a troubled childhood with his alcoholic World War I veteran father (Hugo Weaving) and an eventual romance with future wife Dorothy Schutte (Teresa Palmer). The early goings in the film are handled well, although schmaltzy at times.

When Doss goes to boot camp and faces off against commanding officers like Captain Glover (Sam Worthington) and Sgt. Howell (Vince Vaughn), the film starts to get very interesting.

When the action switches to the scaling of the Maeda Escarpment, a.k.a. Hacksaw Ridge, the movie becomes perhaps the most grueling war movie experience ever made.

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purchased-frozen product; a knife was required to cut it. The gravy was also just so-so, with not a lot of seasoning or sausage. There are better examples of this dish in town, but it wasn’t bad.

Shaking up breakfast a bit was a Buffalo chicken salad with chicken breast strips Reno has become a nexus of brunch, with tossed in hot wing sauce, pico de gallo, plenty of folks who apparently have time tomato wedges, thick-sliced cucumber, for that on a weekday morning. Most new a full, sliced boiled egg, blue cheese entries in this category are family-owned crumbles, a pile of crispy tortilla strips, and establishments, and the new Jack’s grated cheddar and jack cheeses ($9.99).

Coffee Shop in Reno is carrying on a The chicken was tender and the lettuce tradition that began in 1980s Sparks— was dressed in a light vinaigrette. At first, I taking over a chain location and turning it thought it was a pretty great salad, but, after into a local favorite. a while, the abundance of cheese became The service was quick and friendly. overwhelming. I. Love. Cheese. But this Despite the busy weekend traffic, it didn’t much raw cheese in a salad just kills every take long to place our order or receive other flavor. Halfway in, it seemed a plate the food. Most of our group went with of cheese was being lightly seasoned by a breakfast items, beginning with Jack’s touch of salad. old fashioned smoked country bacon with An order of eggs benedict with homecheese breakfast ($10.99). The bacon was fries and toast ($9.99) was pretty much an broad strips of pork belly American diner classic. with more meat than The eggs were poached typical American crispy just fine. The home bacon, somewhat akin to fries were crispy, and 605 N. Wells Ave., 470-5811 English bacon—different Jack’s Coffee Shop is open Monday through the toast was toast. The and delicious. This was Saturday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, Hollandaise lacked any served with two eggs 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. lemon zing, making me and a pile of crispy wonder if it came from a home fries drenched can rather than a chef’s patience. Still, the in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Our diner who ordered it was perfectly happy fellow diner substituted fried scones for with his meal, and I had to agree that it was an extra dollar. I’m glad she did because acceptable, if average. these scones reminded me of home. While My wife upturned things a bit by orderEnglish scones are dry, baked and crumbly, ing the Ultimate Omelette ($10.99). It’s these were akin to the “Utah scone” of my normally stuffed with bacon and sausage, childhood. Somewhere between Indian fry but she substituted avocado for the meat. bread and Mexican sopapilla, they are light, There was plenty of the green stuff inside puffy and wonderful. and on top of the fluffy egg pillow. And Next was a classic country fried steak grilled onion, mushroom, tomato, bell and eggs, with home fries and choice of pepper and cheddar cheese were tucked toast, English muffin or biscuit ($10.99). inside. She added a side of pico de gallo, We added cheese sauce to the fries for and the end result was a flavor bomb. a buck and didn’t regret it. The steak Apparently, my wife is a breakfast genius, was average, uniform and probably a and she thoroughly enjoyed her meal. Ω

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Piñon Bottle Company is a bottle shop and beer bar with 36 taps and hundreds of bottles and cans for sale. Do they fill growlers? You bet.

Flights of beer from one of our 36 rotating taps? We’ve got you covered there, too.

Come on down and see us.

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craft Wine & Beer stocks wines that you’d be hard-pressed to find at the grocery store.

Two of a kind Let’s get the full disclosures out of the way. First, I’m an admittedly huge fan of Craft Wine & Beer (referring to the store with that name, not the beverages described by that phrase). I consider it a badge of honor that I was the first customer through the door the day Ty Martin opened his shop on—no relation—Martin Street, and I happily throw my hard-earned dollars in his direction on a regular basis. Second, the owner of Piñon Bottle Company, Clinton Neuerburg, is in a band with the editor of this publication. Ideally, neither of those facts clouded my assessment of those two establishments.

Now, let’s take a look at what I would humbly suggest are the two top purveyors of quality beer in the greater Truckee Meadows. I’m not suggesting this is a competition—think of it more like a school essay, compare and contrast. Bottom line, if you’re a lover of craft beer, you’re doing yourself a great disservice if you’re not patronizing these two Midtown spots.

So let me ask, are you looking for a place to have a pint and hang out for a bit, or do you just want to get some bottles and go? Because either way both have you covered. For a good time with friends over beers, Piñon is more bar than bottle shop, a long lineup of taps, a veritable beer buffet, filling glasses and growlers with everything from hyperlocal Magpie Coffee Brown (Pigeon Head Brewing) to pilsners, hop bombs and ciders. A long bar, ample seating and the recently opened branch of Noble Pie Parlor next door suggest this is a great spot to be social and drink some beer.

Craft offers three taps, rotating often so you never know what you’ll find, as well as

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several wine options at the bar. Both places allow on-site consumption of purchased bottles, easily increasing your options by several magnitudes.

For those who relish the vast selection of bottles available to us in this golden age of beer, ready to be considered and chosen, then squirreled away at home until just the right occasion, you simply won’t find a comparable selection anywhere in town. Remarkably, when I noted a handful of beers at Craft to compare prices, choosing ones I thought would definitely be at both places, not a single one was available at Piñon, either same beer in a different bottle, single bottle vs. six pack, or not at all.

Conversely, I found bottles at Piñon that I never saw when Craft had them. For example, in a slight nod to the hip neighborhood, Piñon stocks a few retro, massmarket lagers. It’s like the two shops complement each other without trying, a yin and yang of beer merchants mere blocks apart. My casual, clearly nonscientific comparison, for those wondering, suggests pricing is fairly comparable between the two, but as connoisseurs know, sticker shock is a risk if you’re just getting into beers of this caliber.

One factor for both on-site imbibers and takeaway shoppers—Piñon is strictly a house of beer, whereas Craft offers a great selection of wine, often from small, independent producers you won’t find at even the best stocked supermarkets.

You’ll also find a literal wall of quality whiskies, rums, tequilas and other spirits, again, typically handcrafted artisan products from around the world.

In the end, I reinforced my love for one beermonger and discovered another.

Like many small brewers, these shops won’t consider each other as the competition but as brothers in arms, promoting the common cause of good drink. Ω

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The rock band Pink Awful’s next two shows are both benefit concerts. The first is the two-night Marianarchy Winter Ball, the long-running annual charity concert that helps raise medical funds for local musicians. Pink Awful will appear alongside some of the city’s other top rock acts, including Pushbox, Alphabet Cult, Weapons of Mass Creation, and Betty Rocker.

The second is A Night of Solidarity at the Holland Project. This concert was organized in the wake of the election, and the concert organizers hope to provide some solidarity and a sense of community for all the people who, for one reason or another, feel endangered by the election of Donald Trump to the presidency. This includes Latinos, Muslims, LGBT+ and women.

Proceeds will be donated to Our Center, a local nonprofit that helps LGBT+ youth.

“Honestly, I think everyone was completely stressed out about the election,” said Emily Dunster, Pink Awful’s bassist. “It’s not just because it’s somebody who’s against my regular beliefs got elected, but because of everything that went along with that. I’m gay, and every cabinet member so far, I think, has been really anti-LGBT. So, I think it’s really important to look at people around you and find faces that are different than yours—backgrounds and everything different from you—and think about how they’re going to be impacted, and help support them.”

At her day job, Dunster works alongside several Trump supporters.

“I know that, despite voting for Trump, they don’t hate me,” she said. “But I don’t

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know if they thought about what impact that would have on other people. I don’t want to walk around saying, ‘Fuck everyone who voted for Trump.’ That doesn’t feel right because I don’t want to alienate people who might be allies.”

“Community is important right now,” said Ashley Costelloe, Pink Awful’s vocalist. “Sharing a space with people and understanding diversity, and people feeling safe and coming together for that. Not just yelling and screaming and being upset, but knowing that other people are on the same page as you.”

Pink Awful’s sound is rooted in now-classic, guitar-oriented ’90s indie rock, bands like the Pixies, Swervedriver, Yo La Tengo and most especially, Sonic Youth. Somewhat surprisingly, given how tight and cohesive the band sounds, Pink Awful came together through a series of Craigslist ads starting last year. In addition to Costelloe and Dunster, the band includes drummer Brendan Dalton, and guitarists Mike Miller and Brennan Paterson.

Miller is the sonic architect who originates most of the song ideas. Paterson is the gearhead who builds his own guitars and coaxes strange sounds and unusual textures from his instruments. The rhythm section of Dunster and Dalton is funkier and bouncier than a lot of rock bands. And whereas a lot of shoegazing indie bands have mumbly singers, Costelloe’s vocals on songs like “Life Rots in Your Hands” and “Your Shoulder” are confident and poised, sometimes a bit like Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney or Mary Timony of Helium.

The band name Pink Awful is taken from a fictional brand of chewing gum in the Soup children’s book series. The group’s sound is thankfully not sickly sweet, but pleasantly sticky. Ω

Pink awful plays the marianarchy Winter Ball dec. 10 at Jub Jub’s thirst Parlor, 71 S. Wells ave., and a night of Solidarity on dec. 11 at the holland Project, 140 Vesta St. For more information, visit www.pinkawful.com.

THURSDAY 12/8 3RD STREET 125 W. Third St., (775) 323-5005

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FRIDAY 12/9

SATURDAY 12/10

Zona Norteña, 9pm, no cover

Aversion Therapy, Metaphysical, 6pm, $5 for Santa Crawl cup and map

Bias & Dunn, 9pm, no cover

Bias & Dunn, 9pm, no cover

255 N. Virginia St., (775) 398-5400

Brothers Osbourne, Lucie Silvas, 8pm, $20

Pierce the Veil, The Hunna, 8pm, $30

Dorothy in Wonderland the Musical, 2pm, 7pm, $15-$25

CEOL IRISH PUB

Pub Quiz Trivia Night, 8pm, no cover

Liam Kyle Cahill, 9pm, no cover

Rob Focha, 9pm, no cover

CARGO AT WHITNEY PEAK HOTEL

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

COMMA COFFEE 312 S. Carson St., Carson City; (775) 883-2662

COTTONWOOD RESTAURANT & BAR 10142 Rue Hilltop, Truckee; (530) 587-5711

In Stride Music, noon, no cover Ryan Taylor & Aaron Oropeza, 7pm, no cover

DAVIDSON’S DISTILLERY

Gurschach, Never Mute, Determined, 8pm, no cover

275 E. Fourth St., (775) 324-1917

ELBOW ROOM BAR 2002 Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 358-6700

Jack Di Carlo, 7pm, no cover

HANGAR BAR

Karaoke Kat, 9pm, no cover

10603 Stead Blvd., Stead; (775) 677-7088

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Dec. 8, 8 p.m.

The Holland Project 140 Vesta St. 742-1858 Mile High Jazz Band, 8pm, Tu, $5 Dave Leather, noon, W, no cover

Karaoke w/Nitesong Productions, 9pm, Tu, no cover Open Mic Jam Slam w/Adrian Dijjon, 8pm, Tu, C.J. Tirone, 7pm, W, no cover

Canyon White Open Mic Night, 8pm, no cover

Open Mic Night, 9pm, M, no cover Trivia Night, 9pm, W, no cover

3819 Saddle Rd., South Lake Tahoe; (530) 314-7665 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858

Jonathan Richman

Rubles Plunge, 8pm, no cover

3372 S. McCarran Blvd., (775) 825-1988

THE HOLLAND PROJECT

Karaoke, 9pm, Tu, W, no cover

Dorothy in Wonderland the Musical, 2pm, 7pm, $15-$25

Karaoke w/C.J. Tirone, 7pm, no cover

Adrenaline, 9pm, no cover

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 12/12-12/14 DG Kicks, 9pm, Tu, no cover

Takeover Sundays: Open Mic for DJs, 5pm, no cover

Karaoke, 9pm, no cover Rustler’s Moon, 8:30pm, no cover

10042 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee; (530) 587-2626

SUNDAY 12/11

Jonathan Richman, Tommy Larkins, 8pm, $15

Christmas in Reno 2 w/Cassie Ramone, Colleen Green, Surf Curse, 7pm, $10

A Night of Solidarity, 7pm, $5 Joliette, Blinded Youth, 8pm, W, $5

JUB JUB’S THIRST PARLOR 71 S. Wells Ave., (775) 384-1652 1) Showroom 2) Bar Room

1-2) Marianarchy Winter Ball Day 1, 4pm, donations

1-2) Marianarchy Winter Ball Day 2, 2pm, donations

1) Kyle Gass Band, Aversion Therapy, 9pm, M, $12

THE JUNGLE

Mel & Gia, 9pm, no cover

Wheastone Bridge, 9pm, no cover

Open Mic Night, 7pm, M, Reno’s Favorite Crooners, 7:30pm, W, no cover

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

LAUGHING PLANET CAFE 941 N. Virginia St., (775) 870-9633

Comedy 3rd Street, 125 W. Third St., 323-5005: Comedy Night & Improv w/Patrick Shillito, W, 9pm, no cover Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City, 882-1626: Justin Rivera, F, 7:30pm, $13-$15 The Improv at Harveys Cabaret, Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, (800) 553-1022: Dat Phan, Chase Durousseau, W, 9pm, $25 Laugh Factory at Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., 325-7401: Mike Pace, Th, Su, 7:30pm, $21.95; F-Sa, 7:30pm, 9:30pm, $27.45; J. Chris Newberg, Tu, W, 7:30pm, $21.95 Reno-Tahoe Comedy at Pioneer Underground, 100 S. Virginia St., 686-6600: Justin Rivera, Th, 8pm, $10$12; F, 9pm, $14-$19; Sa, 3pm, $12-$15 (all-ages); Sa, 6:30pm, 9:30pm, $14-$19

Jazz Jam Session Wednesdays, 7:30pm, W, no cover

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THE LOVING CUP 188 California Ave., (775) 322-2480

Magic Fusion, 7:30pm, $19-$37

1527 S. Virginia St., (775) 800-1960

MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS 10007 Bridge St., Truckee; (530) 587-8688

PADDY & IRENE’S IRISH PUB 906-A Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 358-5484

Live music, 8pm, no cover

Dane Rinehart, 8pm, no cover

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

ROCKBAR THEATER

Kyle Gass Band

211 N. Virginia St., (669) 255-7960

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Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor 71 S. Wells Ave. 384-1652

THE SAINT 761 S. Virginia St., (775) 221-7451

SPARKS LOUNGE 1237 Baring Blvd., Sparks; (775) 409-3340

ST. JAMES INFIRMARY 445 California Ave., (775) 657-8484

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Live music, 8:30pm, no cover

Drinky Crow Xmas Sing-Along, 8:30pm, no cover

Bat Country, Actors Killed Lincoln, Vampirates, 7pm, $TBA

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 12/12-12/14 Magic Fusion, 7:30pm, M, Tu, $19-$37 ElectroSwing Burlesque, 8pm, W, $30

Tammy Tam Tam, 6:30pm, Tu, no cover Mel Wade, 7pm, W, no cover

U Play Wednesday (open mic jam), 8pm, W, no cover Johnny Lipka’s Gemini, 9pm, no cover

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

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Magic Fusion, 4:30pm, 7pm, $19-$37

Acoustic Wonderland singer-songwriter showcase, 8pm, no cover

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MILLENNIUM NIGHTCLUB

Dec. 11, 8 p.m.

The Saint 761 S. Virginia St. 221-7451

SATURDAY 12/10

Live jazz, 8pm, no cover

MIDTOWN WINE BAR

Dirty Revival

FRIDAY 12/9

Johnny Lipka’s Gemini, 9pm, no cover

Open mic and jam, 7pm, no cover Pisco Y Picon—Explorers Through Time, 7pm, $25

David M’ore Band, 9pm, $10

Voodoo Cats, 9pm, $TBA

Karaoke with Steve Starr, 8pm, no cover

Sil Shoda, Six Mile Station, 9pm, $5-$20

St. Christopher Project, 6pm, no cover Dirty Revival, 8pm, $5

Players Buffet Open Mic Jam hosted by Greg and Adrian, 8:30pm, no cover DJ Travy, 10pm, no cover

Saturday Night Dance Party, 9pm, no cover

HallowChristmasWeen 2016 w/Schizopolitans, 9pm, $7

Everyday Outlaw, 9pm, $10

Two Lions, 9pm, no cover

Tuesday Trivia, 8pm, Tu, no cover Music Industry Night, 8pm, W, no cover

40 Oz To Freedom, Taking Root, 9pm, $10

THURSDAY 12/8

FRIDAY 12/9

SATURDAY 12/10

SUNDAY 12/11

2) Atomika, 8pm, no cover

2) Atomika, 4pm, no cover Kick, 10pm, no cover

2) Atomika, 4pm, no cover Kick, 10pm, no cover

2) Kick, 8pm, no cover

2) John Dawson Band, 8pm, no cover

2) John Dawson Band, 8pm, no cover

2) Marques Skot, DJ Boo, 10pm, no cover

1) Groove Foundry, Peter Joseph Burtt & the King Tide, others, 9pm, $15 2) The Lique, 12:30am, no cover

1) Miracle on 34th Street, 7pm, $38+ 2) Left of Centre, 10:30pm, no cover

1) Miracle on 34th Street, 7pm, $38+ 2) Left of Centre, 10:30pm, no cover 3) DJ Roni V, 9pm, no cover

1) Miracle on 34th Street, 3pm, 7pm, $38+ 1) Miracle on 34th Street, 7pm, Tu, W, $38+ 1) Miracle on 34th Street, 3pm, 7pm, $38+ 2) Left of Centre, 10:30pm, no cover 2) Live Band Karaoke, 10pm, M, no cover 2) Left of Centre, 10:30pm, no cover 3) DJ Roni V, 9pm, no cover Garage Boys, 10:30pm, W, no cover

2) Lex Thursdays, 10pm, no cover 3) Country Nights w/DJ Colt Ainsworth, 10pm, no cover

2) DiJiTAL, 10pm, $15 3) Country Nights w/DJ Colt Ainsworth, 10pm, no cover

1) Dirty Heads, Atlas Genius, Night Riots, 7pm, $32-$39 2) DJ Earwaxxx, 10pm, $15 3) Country Nights, 10pm, no cover

2) DJ JB, DJ JosBeatz, 10pm, $20 3) Arty the Party, 9pm, no cover

1) Robert Cray, 7:30pm, $52.29 2) DJ Greg Lopez, DJ Rick Gee, 10pm, $20 3) Arty the Party, 9pm, no cover

1) Country Artists Tribute Show, 7:30pm, $32-$42 3) Reckless Envy, 9pm, no cover

1) Country Artists Tribute Show, 7:30pm, $32-$42 Decadence, 10pm, $32.75 2) DJ Anton Styles, 9pm, no cover

1) Country Artists Tribute Show, 7:30pm, $32-$42

3) DJ/dancing, 6pm, no cover Sandy Nuyts, 9pm, no cover

1) SIAMSA—A Celtic Christmas, 7pm, $25-35 3) DJ/dancing, 6pm, no cover Sandy Nuyts, 9pm, no cover

1) SIAMSA—A Celtic Christmas, 2:30pm, 7:30pm, $25-35 3) DJ/dancing, 6pm, no cover Sandy Nuyts, 9pm, no cover

3) DJ/dancing, 6pm, no cover

2) Johnzo West & The Wayward Souls, 7pm, no cover

2) Johnzo West & The Wayward Souls, 8pm, no cover 3) Latin Dance Social, 7:30pm, $10-$20

2) Johnzo West & The Wayward Souls, 8pm, no cover 3) Santa Crawl w/Fashen, 10pm, $20, no cover in costume

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

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 12/12-12/14 2) Swinging Chads, 8pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

CARSON VALLEY INN 2) Justin Lee, 7pm, no cover 1627 Hwy. 395, Minden; (775) 782-9711 1) Valley Ballroom 2) Cabaret Lounge 3) TJ’s Corral

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

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO 345 N. Virginia St., (775) 786-5700 1) Theater 2) Brew Brothers 3) NoVi

GRAND SIERRA RESORT 2500 E. Second St., (775) 789-2000 1) Grand Theater 2) Lex Nightclub 3) Sports Book

HARRAH’S LAKE TAHOE 15 Hwy. 50, Stateline; (775) 588-6611 1) South Shore Room 2) Peek Nightclub 3) Center Stage Lounge

HARRAH’S RENO 219 N. Center St., (775) 788-2900 1) Country Artists Tribute Show, 7:30pm, $32-$42 1) Sammy’s Showroom 2) The Zone 3) Sapphire Lounge 4) Plaza 5) Convention Center

NUGGET CASINO RESORT 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks; (775) 356-3300 1) Celebrity Showroom 2) Nugget Grand Ballroom 3) Gilley’s

PEPPERMILL RESORT SPA CASINO 2707 S. Virginia St., (775) 826-2121 1) Tuscany Ballroom 2) Terrace Lounge 3) Edge

2) George Pickard, 6pm, Tu, W, no cover

Robert Cray Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe 15 Highway 55 Stateline 588-6611

Karaoke 3) Buddy Emmer Band and guest, 8pm, Tu, no cover

Corkscroo Bar & Pizzeria, 10 E. Ninth St., 284-7270: Bobby Dee Karaoke/Dance Party, F, 8pm, no cover La Morena Bar, 2140 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 772-2475: Karaoke, Sa, 9pm, no cover The Man Cave Sports Bar, 4600 N. Virginia St., 499-5322: Karaoke, Sa, 8pm, no cover

3) DJ/dancing, 6pm, W, no cover

The Point, 1601 S. Virginia St., 322-3001: Karaoke, Th-Sa, 8:30pm; Su, 6pm, no cover Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1475 E. Prater Way, Ste. 103, Sparks, 356-6000: F-Sa, 9pm, no cover West Second Street Bar, 118 W. Second St., 384-7976: Daily, 8pm, no cover

2) Kyle Williams & Max Minardi, 6pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

SANDS REGENCY CASINO HOTEL 345 N. Arlington Ave., (775) 348-2200 1) 3rd Street Lounge 2) Copa Bar & Grill 3) Theater

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2) Banzai Thursdays w/DJ Trivia, 407 N. Virginia St., (775) 325-7401 8pm, no cover 1) Grand Exposition Hall 2) Rum Bullions Island Bar 4) DJ MoFunk, 9pm, no cover 3) Aura Ultra Lounge 4) Silver Baron Lounge

3) The Utility Players, 8pm, $15 1) A Flock of Seagulls, The Motels, Naked Eyes, Gene Loves Jezebel, Nu Shooz, 3) Seduction Saturdays, 9pm, $5 Animotion, Annabella’s Bow Wow Wow, 4) Rebekah Chase Band, 9pm, no cover 8pm, $45.50-$57.50

2) Sunday Funday Industry Night, 10pm, no cover 3) Industry Night, 9pm, no cover 4) DJ MoFunk, 9pm, no cover

2) Country-Rock Bingo w/Jeff Gregg, 9pm, W, no cover

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FOR tHE WEEK OF DECEMBER 8, 2016 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. two future dances. Second Sa of every month, 7:30-10:30pm. $8-$10. Historic Southside School Annex, 190 E. Liberty St., www.sierracontra.org.

GOLD HILL GHOST TOUR: Enjoy a meal at the Crown Point restaurant and then join a guided ghost tour through the Gold Hill Hotel sharing stories of ghostly legends.

Dining begins at 4pm. The tour starts at 8pm. M, 4 & 8pm. $40 for dinner and tour, $20 for tour only. Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main St., Gold Hill, (775) 847-0111.

IMAGING SPACE TARGETS: Science Saturdays include interactive simulations and workshops to integrate learning, fun and imagination for children 8 to 12 years old. Each monthly event features a different theme relating to space and technology, where participants can become an astronaut or scientist for the day. Sa, 12/10, 9:30am-1pm. $12 plus $1.65 service fee. National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection), 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300, www.nevadachallenger.org.

MIDTOWN MURAL TOUR: View up to 50 murals painted by local, national and international artists on this self-guided walking tour. If you want to hear more details about the murals, you can sign up for a guided tour. Guided tours are available Saturday and Sunday at 11am (minimum of six people). To schedule a guided tour, email artspotreno@gmail. com. Second Sa of every month. $10 for guided tour. Blue Whale Coffee Co., 32 Cheney St., http://artspotreno.com.

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SIAMSA—A Celtic Christmas

12/9:

Reno Irish Dance Company presents its annual holiday production starring two-time World Irish Dance Champion Jason Hays along with award-winning dancer Laura Cass, harpist Marina RoznitovskyOster and Olivia Swearingen reprising her role as Holly, whose search for the true meaning of Christmas takes her through a magical land full of Celtic rhythms, music, myths and traditions. The show begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, and at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Celebrity Showroom inside the Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $15-35. Call 356-3300 or visit www.renoirishdanceco.org.

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and more. F, 12/9, 4-9pm; Sa, 12/10, noon-9pm. Free. Victorian Square, Victorian Avenue, downtown Sparks, www.39northdowntown.com.

12TH ANNUAL MAGICAL MEMORIES: Resort at Squaw Creek holds its annual festival, which features family-friendly events, food and drink specials, festive meals, live music and more. Magical Memories ends with a New Year’s Eve party complete with gourmet food, a live band, dancing, party favors and champagne toast. There are separate Kids’ and Teens’ Night Out New Year’s Eve Bashes featuring food, games, crafts, a balloon drop and late night movie. Through 1/3, 2017. Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, www.squawcreek.com.

ART AFTERNOON: WORKSHOP AND SOCIAL FOR SENIORS: Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Registration is available online or on the day of event. Second F of every month, 1-3pm. $7 general, $6 NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www. nevadaart.org.

CARSON SIERRA SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD DEMONSTRATIONS: The historic

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Huffaker School will be open for viewing of live demonstrations by the Carson Sierra Spinners and Weavers Guild and for self-guided tours. Park rangers will

offer guided tours of the historic school house at 1pm. Sa, 12/10, 9am-3pm. Free.

Huffaker Schoolhouse, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612.

CHILLY CASH & CARRY ART SALE/FUNDRAISER: Choose from hundreds of handmade bowls and individually crafted stainless steel spoons. Fill your bowl with chili and other food at the studio. F, 12/9,

4-8pm; Sa, 12/10, 10am-5:30pm; Su, 12/11,

10am-5:30pm. $35 for bowl and spoon. The Wedge Ceramics Studio, 2095 Dickerson Road, www.thewedgeceramics.com.

CONTRA DANCE: Arrive at 7:15pm for a beginners session. Callers walk you through the dances while local and regional bands play Celtic music. Firsttime dancers will get half off price on

The Anderson Explorers Society and Rockbar Theater present this holidaythemed party where news of the AES’s upcoming adventures will be shared.

Wear your finest cocktail attire or most creative costume inspired by exploration and discovery through time. There will be a costume competition for best male and female costumes. Th, 12/8, 7pm. $25. RockBar Theater, 211 N. Virginia St., (669) 255-7960, http://rockbartheater. com.

RENO SANTA CRAWL: More than 15,000 revelers are expected to gather in downtown Reno for the 14th annual pub crawl.

Dress in a Santa Claus costume or other holiday-themed outfit, purchase a commemorative cup and map and enjoy drink specials, no cover and other perks at dozens of participating bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Washoe County schools. F, 12/9, 7:30pm. $5. Visit website, http://renosantacrawl.com.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack C. Davis Observatory hosts free star parties every Saturday night year round, starting at sunset (except when there is snow on the roads). The evening starts with a lecture on one of numerous topics and then concludes with guided star viewing by one of the observatory’s astronomers. Sa, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.

TALES FROM THE TRAIL: Samantha Szesciorka, her adopted mustang Sage, and her dog Bella traveled more than 1,100 miles around Northern Nevada,

exploring forgotten emigrant trails, ghost towns, and remote corners of the state. Szesciorka will share some of their experiences in a special presentation.

Th, 12/8, 6:30pm. $5 per person. Wilbur D. May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961, www.nevadadiscoveryride.com.

TOYS FOR TOTS AND SIERRA SAFARI ZOO: Donate one new unwrapped toy and get one free admission to Sierra Safari Zoo. Bring the kids to meet Santa. Sa, 12/10, 10am-3pm; Su, 12/11, 10am-3pm. $10 adults, $6 children ages 7-12, military, $6 seniors age 55 and older. Sierra Safari Zoo, 10200 N. Virginia St., www.sierrasafarizoo.org.

VICTORIAN HOLIDAY TEA AND TOUR: Visitors are welcome to bring their favorite tea cup and/or favorite hat as they gather around the Christmas tree for assorted tea sandwiches, scones, tea and desserts. Su, 12/11, 3-5pm. $30 for one person; $50 for two people. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100 ext. 2.

WINTERFEST: This holiday attraction features a Christmas tree lot, a Christmas train ride around the inside the stadium, photos with Santa Claus in Santa’s Village and ice skating in the outdoor ice rink.

M-Su through 12/31. $5-$8 for train rides, $6-$8 for ice skating. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-4700, www.winterfestreno.com.

YULE STEAM: High Desert Steam holds its seventh annual Christmas party to collect toys, warm clothes and gifts for kids and seniors living in local weekly motels. Attendees will be awarded a raffle ticket for each new, unwrapped gift they bring to donate to Christmas on the Corridor. The Dickens-themed party includes holiday carols and other entertainment. Costumes are encouraged but not required. F, 12/9, 10pm.

Free. 1864 Tavern, 290 California Ave., www.facebook.com/highdesertsteam.

All AgEs DOWNTOWN LIBRARY STORY TIME: Stories and activities especially for the preschool child. Tu, 10:30am. Free. Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St., (775) 327-8312.

ELVES WORKSHOP: Children ages 4 and older are invited to make gifts for their friends and family while parents shop for unique holiday gifts and indulge in libations, food, coffee and treats. There will also be a puppet play and story telling. Su, 12/11, 11am-4pm. Free to attend, $10 to make a craft. Truckee Community Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 386-2700, www.ateliertruckee.com.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Come into the library, find a table, grab a game and have some

fun. Second and fourth W of every month, 4:30-6:30pm. Free. Northwest Reno

Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION & FESTIVAL: There are nine different categories in which to enter. Entries must be

constructed of edible materials. Visit the gingerbread house display and vote for your favorite gingerbread creation. Enjoy holiday music performed by local choral groups and musicians. Join the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for a reception and book signing. Sa, 12/10, noon-3:30pm. Free admission, $10 competition entry. Wilbur D. May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961, www.mayarboretumsociety.org.

HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAYS: Enjoy free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families. Second Sa of every month, 10am-6pm. Free. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

INSIDE OUT: AN ANATOMY EXPERIENCE: This exhibition will take you on a journey into the curiosities of human anatomy.

Through digital and hands-on exhibits, you’ll learn how our bodies work, grow, age and heal. Tu-Su. $9-$10. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000.

PHOTOS WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS: Meet Father Christmas and create a holiday memory. Sa, 12/10, 11am-3pm; Su, 12/11,

11am-3pm; Sa, 12/17, 11am-3pm; Su, 12/18, 11am-3pm. Virginia City Visitors Center, 86 S. C St., Virginia City, (775) 847-7500.

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) OUTREACH CLINIC: The Food Bank of Northern Nevada hosts SNAP outreach clinics to assist lowincome families and individuals in applying for SNAP benefits. First come, first served. Th, 10am-noon. Free. Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St., (775) 327-8312.

V&T CANDY CANE EXPRESS: The holidaythemed, 50-minute train ride along the V&T railroad route includes hot cocoa, hot cider, cookies, candy canes, carols and a reading of the 1832 classic “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Sa, 12/10, noon & 2pm; Su, 12/11, noon & 2pm. $19 adults, $8 children ages 2-12. 1870 Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot, 166 F St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0380, http://virginiatruckee.com.

Art ART INDEED! SIERRA MEMORIAL ART SPACE: Humankind Over Progress. The abstract art gallery is open for an artist reception on Dec. 11 and the Riverwalk Wine Walk on Dec. 17. Gallery hours are 3:30-7pm Monday-Thursday or by appointment. Su, 12/11, 2-5pm; Sa, 12/17, 2-5pm. Free. 142 Bell St., (775) 846-8367, http://artindeed.com.

ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO GALLERY: Christmas 50. The Artists Co-op of Reno presents its 50th annual Christmas show featuring the artwork and crafts of local artists. The show and sale is open every day through Dec. 28, with the exception of Christmas Day. M-Su, 11am-4pm through 12/28. Free.

627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896.

HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY AT BIBO COFFEE CO.: Sweet Coalesce. Inspired by pop surrealism, local artist Megan Jewett uses watercolor and gouache to create sickeningly sweet paintings depicting tasty treats with a dark twist.

Her dessert-inspired work is influenced by the colorful culture of the 1980s and Japanese animation. M-Su through 12/8; Casey Clark Pop-Up Shop and Exhibition.

The local potter and ceramics instructor

specializes in unique handcrafted mugs.

Mugs will be available for cash only from 6:30am-8pm Monday through Friday and 8am-9pm Saturdays and Sundays. 12/1212/30. 945 Record St., www.hollandreno. org.

HOLMAN ARTS & MEDIA CENTER, SIERRA NEVADA COLLEGE: Leaching Fire. Sierra Nevada College BFA exhibit; a talk by artist Ian Wieczorek on Dec. 8. Th, 12/8, 5-7pm; M-Su through 12/16. Opens 12/8. Free. 1008 Highway 28, Incline Village, (775) 831-1314.

JOT TRAVIS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Annual Art Student Exhibition.

Annual juried exhibition of current students in the University of Nevada, Reno visual arts program. Tu-F, 11am4pm through 12/15; Annual Art Student Exhibition Reception. Th, 12/8, 6pm. Free.

1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6837.

by AMY ALKON

MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Filtered: Paintings by Ashley Follmer. Follmer’s series of oil paintings portrays the effect of mobile devices on interpersonal communication. Through 12/30; Book + Publication Arts: Black Rock Press, The Black Rock Press preserves the history and traditions of the art of the book while turning a creative and critical eye toward its relevance in contemporary art and culture. Through 12/30. Free. 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-2417.

METRO GALLERY AT RENO CITY HALL: NonObjective Dimension: Monique Rebelle.

Abstract painter Monique Rebelle’s series of oil paintings deals with transcendence and a breakthrough in perception. M-F, through 12/30, 8am-5pm. Free. 1 E. First St., (775) 334-2417.

NORTHWEST RENO LIBRARY: Wild Open Art Show. A solo show by landscape painter Bonita Paulis. M-Sa through 12/24; 10am5pm. 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: FABRICation. Artists Erin Castellan, Kristy Deetz, Virginia Derryberry, Reni Gower, Rachel Hayes, Susan Iverson and Natalie Smith incorporate a textile sensibility in their artwork through elements of fabric and fabrication. Tu-Sa, noon-4pm through 12/15. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.

WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM, RANCHO SAN RAFAEL REGIONAL PARK: Around the World in 40 Days, The Sierra Watercolor Society returns to the Wilbur D. May Museum with a new exhibition of original watercolor paintings. Local and regional artists were asked to paint places they have visited or want to visit, favorite views, special events and other scenes. The result is the “Around the World in 40 Days” exhibition, featuring dozens of paintings that evoke the allure and beauty of travel. All paintings in the exhibition are available for purchase. Visitors are also invited to vote for their favorite painting to win the “People’s Choice Award.” W-Su through 12/18. Free.

1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.

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Do no harem I’ve been happily married to the same wonderful guy for 20 years. However, the longer we’re together the harder it is to remain faithful—for both of us. Sex and skin are everywhere these days, and men are especially impacted by the barrage of provocative images. How does a woman realistically balance this with the desire to have a relationship that’s monogamous in body and mind?

A man can love you to pieces and count his blessings every day you two are together—and it won’t stop him from wanting to see your sister bend over.

Sure, it can sometimes happen that a man “only has eyes for you”—like if you and he are kidnapped and held hostage in a small, windowless room. Otherwise, because male sexuality is visually driven, his eyes are likely to scamper up any yummy mummy or big-booty Judy passing by. But there’s good news from neuroscience: Contrary to what most women believe, this—in and of itself—is not a sign of bad character.

Though you can have a monogamous relationship, our minds are anything but monogamous and, in fact, pretty much have minds of their own. As neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga explains, about 98 percent of our brain’s activity happens beyond our conscious awareness—including some of the “reasoning” behind our choices and where our attention runs off to.

Key players in who and what we’re drawn to are our brain’s “reward circuitry” and the neurotransmitter dopamine, pushing us to pay attention to and go after stuff that will help us survive and pass on our genes. Dopamine is ever on the lookout for this stuff—including hotties, or, as neuroscientist Wolfram Schultz puts it, “reward-predicting visual stimuli.”

Understanding the neuroscience behind attraction is helpful—revealing that attraction is a physiological reaction, like being tired or hungry.

The problem is that it’s been seen as a shameful personal failing—instead of the biological predisposition it is—to merely feel an attraction to someone other than your spouse. This means that

the “forsaking all others” business in the wedding vows is often the first and last time the subject gets discussed. However, the late infidelity researcher Peggy Vaughan explained that a couple are more likely to remain faithful if they admit that “attractions to others are likely—indeed inevitable—no matter how much they love each other.” This allows them to engage in “ongoing honest communication about … how to avoid the consequences of acting on those temptations.” In other words, it’s by admitting that we have a problem that we can get cracking on how to solve it.

Censor and sensibility My boyfriend is very smart, but he curses. A lot.

Even in front of my family. He says I shouldn’t try to curtail his free expression and mentioned some news report that said smarter people curse more. Am I being a tight-xxx? Or is he full of xxxx?

There’s no evidence that smarter people curse more.

The actual finding—by swearing researchers Kristin and Timothy Jay—is that people who can rattle off a lot of words—those who have “verbal fluency”— can also rattle off a lot of swear words.

I’m no priss about profanity. However, as I explain in Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck, “at the root of manners is empathy”—caring about the impact your behavior has on other people. Your parents are likely to see your boyfriend’s bratty insistence on talking however he effin’ pleases, as a sign of disrespect. It suggests an aggressive, narcissistic lack of interest in others’ feelings—including yours. That’s not exactly a selling point in a partner, plus it could lead you to dread being around your family.

Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave., No. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email AdviceAmy@aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com).

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MuseuMs LAKE MANSION: Free Guided Tours at the Lake Mansion, The Lake Mansion is one of the few residences in the area that is listed on the Nevada State Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places that is also open to the public to explore. F, noon through 12/31. Free admission, donations accepted. 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Andrea Zittel:

Wallsprawl, W-Su through 12/31; Tarek Al Ghoussein, W-Su through 2/19; Robert Adams: Around the House, W-Su through 12/11; Dennis Parks: Land, Language and Clay, W-Su through 1/8; Peter Stichbury: Anatomy of a Phenomenon, W-Su through 5/28; Ugo Rondinone: Seven Magic Mountains, W-Su through 5/11; Leiko Ikemura: Poetics of Form, W-Su through 1/15; Anthony McCall: Swell, W-Su through 1/8; Trevor Paglen: Orbital Reflector, W-Su through 12/31; A Place in the Country: Aboriginal Australian Paintings, W-Su through 6/4. $1-$10. 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

FilM WARREN MILLER’S HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE: Warren Miller’s newest ski and snowboard action film features world-renowned athletes JT Holmes, Jeremy Jones, Seth Wescott, Jess McMillan, Ingrid Backstrom, Marcus Caston, Wendy Fisher, Tyler Ceccanti, Kaylin Richardson and others. M, 12/12, 6pm. $14. Squaw Valley Conference Center, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, http://warrenmillermovie.com.

Music HOLIDAY GLOW CONCERT: Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College presents its 15th annual holiday program.

Sa, 12/10, 7pm; Su, 12/11, 2pm. $5-$20.

Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, (530) 587-3187, www.truckeechorus.org.

SUNDAY JAZZ AT RENO LITTLE THEATER: For the Love of Jazz and KNCJ presents this monthly jazz event featuring mimosas, treats and live music by local jazz musicians. Su, 12/11, 10:30am. Pay what you can. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900.

WINTER WONDERLAND: P’Opera! presents an evening of holiday music. Su, 12/11, 5 & 7:30pm. $30. Napa-Sonoma South, 7671 S. Virginia St., www.poperanv.org.

WORLD MUSIC AWARD NIGHT: The Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony (TACH) will present its fourth annual “Award of Excellence” to Todd Green, a multiinstrumental solo artist. This year, TACH will also award the new “SRIJAN Music Excellence Award” to Laura Jackson, conductor/director of Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. TACH works for global artist management, yoga, meditation, Pranayam, music education, among other things, and is planning to establish a center where the community can achieve peace of mind through music, meditation, Pranayam and yoga.

Sa, 12/10, 5:30pm. $15. Laxalt Auditorium, Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., (775) 336-9733, www.tach.info.

sports & Fitness GALENA CREEK GUIDED HIKE: Join a naturalist along one of the Galena Park trails and learn about the area. Bring water, sunscreen, hiking boots or snowshoes (depending on weather.) Sa, 10am. $5 donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

IDLEWILD HEALTH WALKS: These interpretative walks are designed to offer people in all stages of Alzheimer’s and their care-partners an opportunity to get outdoors, get some exercise and socialize with their peers. The walks begin and end at the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation Office, across from the California Building in Idlewild Park.

Every other Tu, 10-11am through 12/13; Tu, 10-11am through 1/24. Opens 1/10. Free.

Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 453-0698.

RENO ICE RINK: The outdoor ice rink is open for the season. Hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 10pm, and Sunday 10am to 7pm. Free parking is available across the street along Evans Avenue.

M-Su through 1/28. $8 adults and teens ages 13-54, $6 children age 12 and younger, seniors age 55 and older, $4 skate rental. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7035.

onstage AUDITION: Set in a small New England town at the fictional Berkshire Regional Theatre, this one-act musical is about a small group of community theater actors who brave a heavy winter storm for a chance at starring in a famous, yet strangely mysterious, playwright’s next Broadway production. The cast of seven performers show off a wide array of talents as they act, sing and play. F, Sa, 7:30pm through 12/17; Su, 2pm through 12/18; Th, 12/15, 7:30pm. $15. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716.

A.V.A. BALLET THEATRE’S THE NUTCRACKER: The ballet company presents the holiday classic with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra performing the score. F, 12/9, 8pm; Sa, 12/10, 2 & 8pm; Su, 12/11, 2pm. $25$55. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 762-5165, www.pioneercenter.com.

BUTTCRACKER 7—OZMOSIS: Brüka Theatre presents the seventh installation of its parody based on the holiday favorite The Nutcracker. The original performance takes Clara and the gang into a warped land of Oz. The Dec. 18 matinee will be followed by a talkback with the company and audience. The show is recommended for those age 8 and older.

Th, 12/8, 8pm; F, 12/9, 8pm; Sa, 12/10, 8pm; W, 12/14, 8pm; Th, 12/15, 8pm; F, 12/16, 8pm; Sa, 12/17, 8pm; Su, 12/18, 2pm; W, 12/21, 8pm; Th, 12/22, 8pm; F, 12/23, 8pm. $22 for

general, $20 for students, seniors and military, $25 at the door. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www. bruka.org.

DOROTHY IN WONDERLAND THE MUSICAL: Dorothy, Toto and the characters of Oz get caught in another whirlwind that sweeps them off to Wonderland, where they meet Alice, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, March Hare, the Cheshire Cat and more. They join forces to defeat the Queen of Hearts, help return Wonderland to normal and get every-

LIFESCAPES: The memoir writing program

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for seniors meets. Second and fourth Th of every month, 10:30am. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

Reno Wind Symphony: Holiday Celebration

The annual concert features favorite holiday tunes and a recitation of the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by KKOH radio personality Ross Mitchell, accompanied by the Reno Wind Symphony. Mitchell will also be the vocal soloist on “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, at Nightingale Concert Hall inside the Church Fine Arts Building, 1335 N. Virginia St., at the University of Nevada, Reno. Admission is $5 and free for UNR students with ID. Call 784-4278 or visit www.unr.edu/arts.

MYSTERY SLEUTHS: Mystery book fans are invited to join this group which holds meetings on the second Wednesday of the month. Second W of every month, 5:45pm. Free. North Valleys Library, 1075 N. Hills Blvd., Ste. 340, North Hills Shopping Center, Golden Valley, (775) 972-0281.

NORTHERN NEVADA ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS: This networking group

meets monthly. Second Th of every month, 6-8pm. Desert Research Institute, 2215 Raggio Parkway, (775) 828-1991.

body back home. Sa, Su, 2-4 & 7-9pm through 12/19. Opens 12/10. $15-$25. Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., (775) 771-1828, www.dorothyinwonderland.com.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES: Reno Little Theater presents its holiday production based on David Sedaris’ humorous essay recounting his stint working as a Christmas elf in “Santaland” at Macy’s department store. Th, 12/8, 7:30pm; F, 12/9, 7:30pm; Sa,

12/10, 7:30pm; Su, 12/11a, 2pm; Th, 12/15, 7:30pm; F, 12/16, 7:30pm; Sa, 12/17, 7:30pm; Su, 12/18, 2pm. $22 adults, $18 seniors,

military, $15 students, $12 kids age 12 and younger. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., http://renolittletheater.org.

THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN: Restless Artists’ Theatre presents Eric Coble’s funny and touching play concerning an 80-year-old artist in a showdown with her family over where she’ll spend her remaining years. Th, 12/8, 7:30pm; F, 12/9, 7:30pm;

Sa, 12/10, 7:30pm; Su, 12/11, 2pm; Th, 12/15, 7:30pm; F, 12/16, 7:30pm; Sa, 12/17, 7:30pm; Su, 12/18, 2pm. $15 general admission,

$12 students, military; $20 at the door.

Restless Artists’ Theatre, 295 20th St., Sparks, www.restlessartiststheatre.org.

classes DRAWING SERIES: Join local artist Anke Hass for drawing session where participants will discover and explore their voice through visual monochromatic media. Su, 12/11, 4-6pm. $25. Atelier Truckee, 10128 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 386-2700.

FELTED HOLIDAY GNOMES: Create a holiday gnome using the technique known as “dry felting.” No previous experience required. Su, 12/11, 10am-3pm. $76.

Atelier Truckee, 10128 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 386-2700.

FELTED HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS: This class introduces the technique known as dry felting, in which fleece fibers are turned into objects using a barbed needle. Create a holiday ornament, first by making a basic circular shape using white fleece and felting needles.

The balls will be embellished with colored fleece in a design of your choice.

No previous experience required. This workshop is for people ages 11 and older.

F, 12/9, noon-3pm. $45. Atelier Truckee, 10128 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 386-2700, www.ateliertruckee.com.

A HANDMADE HOLIDAY: Learn how to make beeswax balm, blend your own herbal teas and make custom, aromatic soap.

Sa, 12/10, 1:30pm. $8-$15. Urban Roots, 3001 W. Fourth St., Ste. 12, http://urgc. campbrainregistration.com.

PLAYING WITH SLABS: This class will cover basic slab building techniques along with fun ways to personalize your project using green-ware decoration techniques. Each student will make eight to 10 ornaments. All supplies are included.

Students can bring in any stamps, stencils or texturas they might have to make impressions into the clay. Ornaments will be fired after class. Students will be able to pick up their ornaments on Dec. 20. F, 12/9, 5:30-7:30pm. $75. Atelier Truckee, 10128 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 386-2700.

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SOUTH VALLEYS BRIDGE GROUP: Join Jill and meet new friends. Basic bridge knowledge preferred. F, 1-4pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

SPARKS LIBRARY KNITTING AND CROCHETING CIRCLE: Join the Sparks Library every Thursday and learn the techniques to start your masterpiece. Th, 4-6pm. Free.

Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3200.

TICC, TRANSGENDER SUPPORT IN CARSON CITY: The group’s goal is to have a safe place for anyone that identifies as LGBTQIAP, their allies and advocates to get together in a social setting to promote equality and full acceptance of LGBTQIAP people through support, education and advocacy. Second F of every month, 6-8pm through 12/9. Free. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 721-8135, www.commacoffee.com.

THE TUESDAY NIGHT YARN CREW: All skill

BEGINNING WEST COAST SWING LESSON: West Coast swing dancing sponsored by High Sierra Swing Dance Club. Preceded by a lesson by Tim Renner in beginning West Coast swing at 6pm. No partner necessary. Tu, 6-8pm through 1/31. $8. El Charro Avitia, 4389 S. Carson St., Carson City, (707) 321-3010, www.hssdc.org.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group is for patients and families facing cancer and is facilitated by an oncology social worker who is skilled in the emotional aspects of cancer. Participants can share experiences and express feelings and concerns. The support group meets in the Orthopedic Conference Room on the third floor of the Roseview Tower.

Th, 11:30am-1pm. Renown Regional Medical Center, 1155 Mill St., (775) 982-6831.

CROCHET CONNECTION: Learn to crochet or share tips with other crochet enthusiasts. Th, 4-5:45pm. Free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway, located at Lazy 5 Regional Park, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.

levels and yarn-crafts are welcome.

Bring your project to this “sit and knit” gathering. Tu, 5:30-7pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

WOMEN’S BREAST AND GYNECOLOGIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Patients and survivors are invited to share experiences, concerns and feelings and offer hope and help to one another through their cancer journey. This support group meets in the Orthopedic Conference Room on the third floor of the Roseview Tower. Second and fourth W of every month, 5:30-7pm. Free.

Renown Regional Medical Center, 1155 Mill St., (775) 982-6831, www.renown.org.

YARN TIME: Learn to knit or crochet or improve your skills with other knitting enthusiasts. Second W of every month, 2-4pm; Fourth W of every month. Free.

North Valleys Library, 1075 N. Hills Blvd.

Ste. 340, North Hills Shopping Center, Golden Valley, (775) 972-0281.

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INTERMEDIATE WEST COAST SWING LESSON: West Coast swing dancing sponsored by High Sierra Swing Dance Club. Preceded by a lesson by Tim Renner in intermediate West Coast swing at 6pm. No partner necessary. M, 6-9pm through 1/30. $8. El Charro Avitia Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St., Carson City, www.hssdc.org.

BLOOD DONATIONS: Give the gift of life and donate blood. Donors must be healthy, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. Call to make an appointment. M-Su. United Blood Services, 1125 Terminal Way, (775) 324-6454.

KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB: This group is open to who enjoys knitting or crocheting. Second and third Sa of every month, 1-3pm. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus poet

Adrienne Rich described “an honorable human relationship” as “one in which two people have the right to use the word ‘love.’” How is that right earned? How is such a bond nurtured? Rich said it was “often terrifying to both persons involved,” because it’s “a process of refining the truths they can tell each other.” I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because you’re in a favorable phase to become an even more honorable lover, friend and ally than you already are. To take advantage of the opportunity, explore this question: How can you supercharge and purify your ability to speak and hear the truth?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In Goethe’s play

Faust, the hero bemoans his lack of inner unity.

Two different souls live within him, he says, and they don’t cooperate. Even worse, they each try to rule him without consulting the other. I’m guessing you’ve experienced a more manageable version of that split during the course of your life.

Lately, though, it may have grown more intense and divisive. If that’s true, I think it’s a good sign. It portends the possibility that healing is in the works … that energy is building for a novel synthesis. To help make it happen, identify and celebrate what your two sides have in common.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The poet Dick Allen

described Zen Buddhism as being “so filled with paradoxes that it jumps through hoops that aren’t even there.” I’m tempted to apply this description to the way you’ve been living your life recently. While I can see how it may have entertained you to engage in such glamorous intrigue, I’m hoping you will stop. There is no longer anything to be gained by the complicated hocus-pocus. But it’s fine for you to jump through actual hoops if doing so yields concrete benefits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): For decades, numerous

self-help authors have claimed that humans use 10 percent or less of their brain’s potential. But the truth is that our gray matter is far more active than that. The scientific evidence is now abundant. (See a summary here: http://tinyurl. com/mindmyths.) I hope this helps spur you to destroy any limited assumptions you might have about your own brainpower, Leo. According to my astrological analysis, you could and should become significantly smarter in the next nine months—and wiser, too!

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Choose well!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Five of my Scorpio

acquaintances and 17 of my Scorpio readers have let me know that they’re actively seeking to make new alliances and strengthen their existing alliances. Does this mean that Scorpios everywhere are engaged in similar quests? I hope so. I would love to see you expand your network of like-minded souls. I would love for you to be ardent about recruiting more help and support. Happily, the current astrological omens favor such efforts. Hot tip: For best results, be receptive, inviting and forthright.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The awe-

some splendor of the universe is much easier to deal with if you think of it as a series of small chunks,” wrote novelist Terry Pratchett. That’s true enough, but I’ll add a caveat: Now and then the trickle of small chunks of awesome splendor gives way to a surge of really big chunks. According to my astrological analysis, that’s either already happening for you, or else is about to happen. Can you handle it? I’m sure you’ve noticed that some people are unskilled at welcoming such glory; they prefer to keep their lives tidy and tiny. They may even get stressed out by their good fortune. I trust you’re not one of these fainthearted souls. I hope you will summon the grace you’ll need to make spirited use of the onslaught of magnificence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In his book The

Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, John Koenig coins words to describe previously unnamed feelings. I suspect you may have experienced a few of them recently. One is “monachopsis,” defined as “the subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place.” Then there’s “altschmerz,” meaning “weariness with the same old issues you’ve always had.” Another obscure sorrow you might recognize is “nodus tollens,” or “the realization that the plot of your life doesn’t make sense anymore.” Now I’ll tell you two of Koenig’s more uplifting terms, which I bet you’ll feel as you claw your way free of the morass. First, there’s “liberosis”: caring less about unimportant things; relaxing your grip so you can hold your life loosely and playfully. Second, there’s “flashover,” that moment when conversations become “real and alive, which occurs when a spark of trust shorts out the delicate circuits you keep insulated under layers of irony.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1983, two

Australian blokes launched a quest to tip a drink at every pub in Melbourne. Thirty-two years later, Mick Stevens and Stuart MacArthur finally accomplished their goal when they sipped beers at The Clyde. It was the 476th establishment on their list. The coming weeks will be a highly favorable time to plan an epic adventure of your own, Aquarius. I hope and pray, though, that you will make it more sacred and meaningful than Stevens’ and MacArthur’s trivial mission.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): For three seasons

of the year—spring, summer, and fall—a certain weasel species has brown fur. During that time, it’s known as a stoat. When winter arrives, the creature’s coat turns to white. Its name changes, too. We call it an ermine. The next spring, it once again becomes a stoat. Given the nature of the astrological omens, Pisces, I think it would make poetic sense for you to borrow this strategy.

What would you like your nickname to be during the next three months? Here are a few suggestions: Sweet Sorcerer; Secret Freedom-Seeker; Lost-and-Found Specialist; Mystery Maker; Resurrector.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Most high-quality

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(Read about it here: http://tinyurl.com/ merinosheep.) For the oracular purposes of this horoscope, I’ll simply say that in the next

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Chill seeker Kevin Hickey is the owner and director of Tahoe Adventure Company, which offers nighttime snowshoeing—including full moon, stargazing and sunset tours. Learn more about regularly scheduled and custom tours at tahoeadventurecompany.com.

available, given the snowpack. Generally, our rule is that if you can walk, you can snowshoe. The evening tours tend to travel only a mile or two. … We include poles as well. We teach people about the gear and different kind of snowshoes—why we use the ones we use. …

They learn technique. And that’s all part of it—introducing people to this cool sport that’s very accessible and very easy with a small investment in gear.

What can you tell me about the nighttime snowshoeing tours?

What should people bring with them?

In general, we just kind of like to have something for everybody—people who have been there, done that, and people who have never, ever done anything out in the snow. … We offer the sunset snowshoe tour pretty much every Friday … though we do have an [open calendar] so anybody can book any one of our trips on any given day. And really, a lot of times it depends on what’s going on with the sky. … Full moon tours, obviously, are the day before, the day of or the day after a full moon. … But then, at different times, when there might not be a bright moon, we’re able to do an evening snowshoe focused more on what is available in the sky as far as stars, constellations, planets, things like that—as well as covering kind of general astronomy information. … And then we have a handful of trips we do with Tony Berendsen … at Tahoe Star Tours, and he does all kinds of astronomy events around the area. And we usually partner with him and do a handful of

We provide a clothing list. In general, ski attire is nice to have. Temperatures can be fluctuating as it gets later in the evening. It’s nice to have non-cotton items—you know, hats, gloves.

Sometimes we’re out there in the snow when it’s actually snowing. In those situations, having a pair of goggles can be helpful. Generally, evening tours are going on when it’s more clear out. … But certainly it’s possible in any conditions.

kayak as well as snowshoe and more adventure-based astronomy tours, with his expertise included. And that’s usually a sunset experience on snowshoes, and then we finish off with him offering the use of his telescopes. And he does a multimedia presentation. On all of the trips we serve hot drinks and snacks— hot cocoa, cider, things like that.

What kind of athleticism does it take?

It doesn’t take much. … The particular conditions on the trail can potentially dictate the experience … [We may be] walking in some fresh snow. A lot of times—especially in the evening—we can stick to more packed down trails and in some instances groomed trails. … We also offer them in different places depending on … where people are staying and … what trails are open and

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Is there a special appeal to snowshoeing at night?

For sure—it’s a very unique and special experience doing it at night. … Lots of people enjoy going out in the dark just because it’s so different and cool. You can only see where your headlamp shines or where you allow your senses to lead you. … For folks who maybe do have some experience [in snowshoeing], … going out at night, they can kind of take it to the next level. Ω

by BRUCE VAN DYKE

Slouching toward Trump OK, a month has passed since the shock/stun/bum trip of Orange Tuesday, and the overall mood now seems to have calmed a bit. Or am I just fooling myself?

Nah, it’s real, to some degree, for a couple reasons. One is that us Hillarians now remember, after an admittedly jagged couple of weeks, that Trump, like all presidents, must contend with that raging pisser of a CF called Congress. And the new Tweeter-inchief will surely find that Congress didn’t rack up its appalling 8 percent approval rating for nothing.

(Well, actually—that’s exactly how those dipsticks committed cred suicide—by doing nothing).

If the Democrats in the House and Senate want to play the Obstructionist Game, they’ve been eyewitness to the best in that biz for the last eight years, although it must be said that raging and obnoxious obstructionism isn’t a

particularly attractive political philosophy. If Trump and the GOP manage to put forth positive, productive programs for the country—finally!—I’ll acknowledge and praise. No problem. I’m not anti-American, after all. There were plenty of times in the last eight years when I thought that the Republicans were being so fervent in their anti-Obama pigheadedness that they indeed crossed the line into quasi-treasonous antiAmericanism, and where the fuck is that at?

Second, the names now being rolled out for cabinet posts, while not particularly inspired, are at least slightly less terrifying.

While nobody’s gonna relax with a batshit ding dong like Steve Bannon hanging around the West Wing (and jesus, Steve, get a decent shave!), and please somebody give Sarah Palin a new reality show to keep her raving ass out of Washington,

I have to admit that my sleep patterns won’t be disrupted much if either of the Main Mormons, Mitt Romney or Jon Huntsman, get the call for secretary of state—especially Huntsman, who has been one of the few Repubs in the last 10 years who has shown any signs of sanity, civility and moderation, making him a genuine throwback to the days when you could talk to a Republican for five minutes without experiencing a nasty little mini-upchuck.

So yes, things are lightening up.

A bit. But just as I begin to soften and snooze, the famous words of W.B. Yeats begin to rise, marsh gas-like, from the brackish waters of the Undrainable Swamp ...

And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,/Slouches toward Bethlehem to be born?

Latest numbers: HRC 65.3 mill/ DJT 62.7 mill. Margin—2.6 mill. 48.2 to 46.2 percent. Death to the E.C.! Ω

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