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Not a Rocky trip Welcome to this week’s Reno News & Review.

Last week, I mentioned that I was going to the Investigative Reporters & Editors conference in Philadelphia. I promised you a quick update on what I learned.

First, I think it was the best conference I’ve ever attended.

Many of the country’s top reporters and editors share information on strategies and techniques. It’s amazing to chew the fat with people whose work I’ve seen over the years and to have some even know my work.

I focused on three things while I was there: Visualizations, coding and police reporting.

Mainly, I went to the police reporting session just to see what they were saying about FatalEncounters.org, which came up in almost every session.

Visualization these days primarily means maps and Tableau, which is a program that allows people to import very large spreadsheets and manipulate them into easily understood snapshots. Specifically, I was trying to figure out how to update a visual that a volunteer did for the website. While I attended four Tableau sessions, the actual job I was trying to accomplish took less than five minutes. You can see its results here: http://www.fatalencounters.org/visualizations-2/.

On that same page, you’ll see a map on which FatalEncounters data is laid over a map that shows poverty statistics. It’s the answer to a question I’ve wondered about since this project started and proves beyond any doubt that poverty is an enormous indicator—probably the biggest after gender—of who gets killed by police in this country.

But it wasn’t all intellectual pursuits. I stayed in a great hotel called the Independent on Locust Street. I found an awesome little dive bar called Frank’s, where I spent a couple of nights happily drinking with the locals.

I had just a ton of great food in this little area of Philly, although I did manage to eat bad food twice at the Reading Market.

The people were nice, the flights weren’t bumpy, the weather was cool—I’ve never had a better time in Philadelphia.

This trip gained Philly its first positive mark on my unofficial scorecard.

Bridge into troubled history For all those good-hearted folks lamenting that the Virginia Street Bridge is coming down, maybe I can set their minds at rest. Yes, it is a part of Reno history, but it is not an “historic landmark,” it is just an old and crumbling bridge. For those of us who have been around Reno for the past 60-70 years, we have seen traffic, both auto and pedestrian, increase drastically across a narrow, outdated bridge. We have also seen several major floods in the downtown area caused by debris congested at the bridge; floods that have damaged or destroyed downtown buildings and businesses, that have cut off travel from one side of town to the other.

It’s too bad it wasn’t built by the Romans!

It is far past the time to replace the Virginia Street Bridge, and the new one will be beautiful and a much-needed improvement.

Jo Conley Reno

Let’s get logical Re “Woman of the people” (Letters to the Editor, June 4): I totally agree with Fred Speckmann that we should keep tax surpluses for rainy days.

But, then he goes on to say, “Lower taxes always results in greater growth and subsequent increase in tax base for an increase in tax revenue.” Let’s take that for a run. We reduce the tax on all small businesses by $1,000 a year. Each of them spends it on something— advertising, fix the roof, computer, new window, vacation, or wine.

Some of the spending will be on taxable items. Maximum tax revenue will be 7.725 percent from spending $1,000 or $77.25, if it is taxable, otherwise $0.00.

So we gave up $1,000 for $77.25 in tax revenue. Is there some kind of math that I don’t know about? So, instead we give each home owner lower taxes by $1,000. How does the owner turn it into more money?

Gambling, maybe? So what’s his

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scenario? How do we make money on reducing taxes?

Arden Scott Reno

Guns or butter?

The United States spends more on cruise missiles than we do on the National Endowment for the Arts. We spend more on nuclear weapons than on energy conservation programs. We spend more on a lethal, planetwide military presence in general than on domestic food and nutrition assistance. Those are your federal taxes at work 24-7 and, much like a career or an entire industry being outsourced to the “free” market of slave wages, you have no say in the matter. That is the point. Your nation is not in your hands—certainly not the hands holding the wallet where the money for which one collectively broke one’s back used to be. Without a choice or a valid voice, dare we ask how is this then representative democracy without expecting the reply of whistling tumbleweeds en route to Walmart?

Why can’t one elect to which ends one’s taxes are spent instead of this circus crap of electing lobbied corporate stooges to the Congress?

A credible people should choose the priorities of what’s done in their name on their dime. Wouldn’t we like to know our own national character? Are we warmongers? Are we humanitarians? Are we dust in the wind?

Craig Ayres-Sevier Reno

GOP killing babies with your vote Re “Chaos theory” (Feature story, June 4): The previous session of the Legislature was revealing. We here in America are preyed upon by an evil much more cruel and dangerous than ISIS. The left exalts itself as an intellectual race of practical human beings exhorting that believing in God and the principles of the sanctity of life is immaterial.

Editor/Publisher D. Brian Burghart News Editor Dennis Myers Arts Editor Brad Bynum Special Projects Editor Georgia Fisher Calendar Editor Kelley Lang Contributors Amy Alkon, Woody Barlettani, Bob Grimm, Ashley Hennefer, Sheila Leslie, Eric Marks, Jessica Santina, Todd South, Brendan Trainor, Bruce Van Dyke, Allison Young

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There is an evil more cruel and dangerous than the left, elected leaders, Republicans, who who laugh at family values and roadblock bills like Assembly Bill 405, requiring parental notification of teen abortions.

The greatest evil—we who vote for these renegades.

Milo Reese Reno

Capitalist greed Re “Better paid workers don’t create jobs” (Let Freedom Ring, June 4): Lately, I have been surprised by the reasonableness of Brenden Trainor’s opinions—until his recent articles regarding blacks and minimum wages. His discussion brought back a memory of writings by Henry Ford. Henry Ford established the $5 day and the 40-hour week. I can assure you that he did not do it out of the goodness of his heart. He did it because he realized that capitalism is a pyramid scheme. The rich basically skim off the lower classes. Wealth moves up, not down like a trickle.

When workers have extra spendable money and time to enjoy the items they purchase, money moves up into the hands of the capitalists. He encouraged and set a standard for the Detroit area for this to happen. The reason the U.S is still the economic superpower—despite what you read about China—is that our population has money to spend and time to enjoy it. People like Trainor would deny that to the common worker in the name of profits for stockholders. It is common workers buying TVs, cars, homes, etc., that makes these stockholders wealthy, not the stockholders spending money on lavish luxury items. A minimum wage would not be necessary if this was recognized universally. Greed has instead caused employers to become concerned only with shortterm profits at the expense of the real producers of wealth, the consumer base of well paid workers.

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Fresh water thinking From the looks of the list of appointees to the Governor’s Drought Forum, I’m wondering how serious he is about solutions for the drought.

The same state department heads, who are all good people, will most likely come up with the same old policies and regulations. They have jobs already, and the drought, while important, may not be personal or urgent enough. The Forum has a huge task and should be looking for dreamers, innovators and practitioners to collaborate. What’s really missing are people who have been and will be seriously impacted by any recommended drought measures—local governments, tribes, water organizations such as irrigation districts and small water companies, ranchers, business owners, conservationists, well owners and urban dwellers. All have a stake in what’s recommended. Where are they on the governor’s lists? We need practical solutions that are daring, affordable and sustainable. Please call and ask the governor to include more varied representatives on his Drought Forum. If you’re interested, go to http://drought.nv.gov/ Susan Lynn Reno

Mellow yellow Re “Water over the lawn” (Notes from the Neon Babylon, May 7): On National Public Radio, a water expert said that the best way to preserve water is to go out and buy a low-flush toilet. It saves about 15 percent water. Buying a new bowl—maybe several if you have more than one bathroom—and having it installed, does not sound too attractive to me. My solution is this: Let’s say I use the bathroom in my home five times a day. One of them is for big business, and I flush immediately. The other four are not, so I don’t flush more than one time.

Two out of five gives a reduction of 40 percent at no extra cost.

Mette Helena Elfving Reno

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Summer plans?

Asked in downtown Reno

Michael Hernandez Traveler

I don’t really know. Try to find water somewhere. I don’t have many plans.

Nick Pavelich Delivery driver

Work. Just basically ride my bike, getting out, hanging with friends and family. I ride everywhere, all over the place.

If something comes up, it comes up.

Bobby Hembree Office assistant

A mixed bag The 78th Session of the Nevada Legislature is behind us.

We learned some lessons this time around. Probably everyone did, and they’re certainly not the lessons we usually learn and forget by the time the next election rolls around.

One of the first things we learned is that there are people on the ground, closer to the action and the strategizing than the press is, and that what is happening behind the public scenes is at least as important as what happens in the halls.

Think that sudden change at the end of the session to the law regarding prevailing wage on school wasn’t planned months in advance to get recalcitrant Democrats in line to pass the governor’s budget?

Many Democrats in the state are as conservative as Republicans, and they all had to be in line to get the two-thirds majority required.

Not to get in the business of predictions, but this session showed like no session before it the danger of candidates making promises to constituents. The only promise that should legitimately be made is, “I will consider all circumstances that arise at the time I vote before I say how I will vote on a particular issue.”

It’s far better to run on integrity than to run on a dogmatic position—like “no new taxes”—because then, changing circumstances that are beyond an individual’s control don’t box a candidate into a no-win position of either giving up dogma or the appearance of giving up his or her integrity. This is quite literally the reason voters place all politicians into one big bucket labeled “liars.”

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Well, because of this [gestures at leg brace], not much. I don’t really have any plans. … I was playing football and tore my ACL. I had plenty of plans [before that]. I was chasing my football career down and trying to get stronger.

Now I’m just going to try and enjoy the sunshine, I guess.

Some Assembly Republicans are going to have a tough time running on their integrity as Republicans committed to smaller, more efficient government.

Nevertheless, as Nevadans, we have to appreciate their service to the state. They’ve certainly made their own lives harder in the future, particularly if they had hopes for advancement in the political realm.

Again, a mixed bag: Weep in one hand and put our gratitude in the other and see which one fills quicker.

On the other hand, the Republicans who voted with their dogma by and large relegated themselves to the second team, unable to negotiate for the best possible outcome for their constituents because their line in the sand was drawn too far to the right—and too far in advance. While their efforts to undermine the entire governing process may have been admirable from an “integrity” standpoint—and we say that without irony—their dogma forced them into positions where they were only representing themselves, unable to compromise, and creating a committed opposition with their histrionics.

We’re mainly talking about Michele Fiore’s behavior in favor of guns on campus, but Ira Hansen often exhibited a similar self-deprecation, with, for example, his last-minute pouting press conference in which he complained about how the Republican assemblymembers who weren’t expected to vote his way were unavailable for bullying.

We’re already gearing up for the presidential election.

It’ll be interesting to see how this dogma-versus-integrity quandary plays out on a national level this year. Ω

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Baylee Broadwater Restaurant hostess

My summer plans are to keep working and then I’m taking a CNU course, and that’s for certified nursing assistant. ...

And then in my free time, I’m going to go up to Tahoe and hang out and enjoy the beach.

Robert Chaykovsky Call center worker

I’m going to probably go to Wild Island, hear a few concerts downtown. I just moved out here, so I’m trying to enjoy the city a little bit, find out what’s up with the bars down here.

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The 2015 Nevada Legislature was a mixed bag Every time I watched a floor session during the 2015 Nevada Legislature, I’d think if Bernie Anderson were still alive, his head would explode. If he had watched the last 10 minutes before final adjournment, I think his heart would have broken on behalf of his beloved institution as chaos by and confusion reigned.

Sheila Leslie The former assemblymember was the unofficial Assembly historian, someone who cared almost as much about the legislative process as the outcomes. He often tutored new legislators in Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure, the legislative parliamentary arbiter, and urged them to become familiar with the rules. He cautioned new legislators to think twice before requesting to speak on the floor, and carefully consider every motion and desired outcome before pushing the “speak” button at their desks.

To utter a word on the floor without being recognized by the speaker was unthinkable in Bernie’s world.

An inability to make the proper motion when adopting an amendment

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or accepting a conference committee report would cause him to frown and shake his head. Bernie would have been apoplectic witnessing a legislator interrupting a colleague on the floor using crude language, such as, “Sit your ass down.” He might have stalked off in protest except he had too much respect for the institution to degrade it in any way.

But it wasn’t just the embarrassment on the Assembly floor or the suppression of minority views in the Senate that made me recall Bernie all session long. He would have been delighted about the hyper focus on improving K-12 education this year and very emotional during the last few days as it became clear a corporate tax would be enacted to finally fund vital programs. He would have loved the concept of Victory Schools and been excited about supporting teachers through scholarships, bonuses, and the simple act of reimbursement for classroom supplies.

Bernie would have been appalled, however, at the fact that

Nevada now has the broadest and “best” school voucher program in the nation. While Republicans were busily celebrating the new law for allowing every parent to send their children to a religious or private school of their choosing at taxpayer expense, Bernie would have understood the $5,000 in per pupil funding would essentially be a subsidy for wealthy families, as working families still could not afford the tuition. Private schools also choose their students, relegating the harder-to-serve students with more expensive needs to the public educational system.

As the tax discussions intensified, I also thought of Assemblymember Peggy Pierce who died in 2013 and how she would have been delighted to see Nevada finally join 47 other states in taxing large corporations, a cause she long advocated to much eye rolling and condescension from the business sector. She might have preferred a more straightforward profits tax, but she would have well

understood that any sort of gross receipts tax on large corporations is a huge win for Nevada. And it would have been entertaining to see her reaction to the ridiculous attempt by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce to extort funding for their pet projects as a condition of their support.

I also know the late Assemblymember Jan Evans would have been very happy about the defeat of an effort to weaken Nevada’s abortion laws by requiring parents to be informed when a teenager sought an abortion and subject her to a 48-hour waiting period before the procedure.

And Colonel Chuck Fulkerson, former director of the state Veteran’s Office who passed away last October, would have been beside himself as his dream of a veterans home in Northern Nevada became reality.

The memory of these revered Nevadans should inspire us to continue to work for change that sometimes takes far too long. Ω

Michelle Fiore can learn about Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure here: www. ncsl.org/research/ about-state-legislatures/masons-manual-for-legislativebodies.aspx

The 2015 Nevada Legislature was a mixed bag I give the 2015 Nevada Legislature a very mixed review.

I give an A+ for passing not one, but two school choice bills.

Nevada has gone from being one of the worst states for school choice to one of the best. The combination of opportunity scholarships combined by Brendan Trainor with Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) that can be used by parents for a variety of non-public school expenses is the kind of structural change that I hoped would come out of this Republican one-party rule.

Parents now can send their children to private schools without hurting the school districts since the funding comes from the Distributive School Account, leaving intact other funding for per pupil expenditures. A quality alternative education is now within reach for Nevada’s poorest children.

However, the Nevada Legislature gets an F for buckling under to Gov. Brian Sandoval’s huge tax increase.

This will tarnish the Republican brand in Nevada for years. A modest tax increase tied to inflation and

population growth would have been acceptable. The governor’s tax increase is embarrassing to conservatives and libertarians who elected Republicans promising to lower taxes and cut government. Now liberals are happily tweeting that Gov. Sandoval is their “Democratic governor.” Ray Hagar quipped the Democrats should work hard to keep Republicans in power so they can get their agenda passed. Sandoval simply rolled over to the unions and big business, saddling Nevada with a completely unnecessary tax increase and bloated budget.

Watching the testimony on May 30 in front of the Assembly Committee of the Whole, it became obvious who benefits from this tax increase, and it sure ain’t Nevada’s children. Testifying against the bill were blue collar industries like trucking and scrap metal, concerned that the gross receipts tax would hit hardest in years with minimal profits or even losses. Testifying for the bill were the usual dominant players

in Nevada, the gaming, financial, mining and telecommunications industries who will benefit from playing ball with the governor while saddling new competitors with higher taxes. These lobbyists insisted that they were willing to sacrifice for the children because it’s really not about money, it’s about quality of life. When you have been around for a while, you know when someone says it’s not about the money, it’s about the money.

The new commerce tax will act like a European-style value added tax, pyramiding tax upon tax as each stage of production will be hit.

Proponents claim the tax will not affect 90 percent of businesses in the state but when pressed admit the tax is designed for expansion. The closest thing to immortality on Earth is a new government tax.

There will be constitutional challenges because the tax violates the Nevada Constitution’s mandate that taxes be uniform. There are 27 different rates for different

industries, which will be a full employment program for corporate lobbyists. As these impeccably dressed courtiers infest Carson City, those who look a tad scruffier will pay more for cigarettes, retail goods, rents, and utilities while seeing their taxes fund more administrators, boondoggles and flat outcomes.

We have heard the same siren song every time taxes have been raised for education—this time it will be different. Well, it won’t.

Sandoval is whistling past the graveyard wherein lie the bones of governors Bryan, Miller and Guinn, whose enormous education spending increases got us to today, where everyone blithely admits the public schools suck. If Republicans really wanted to run government as a business, they would have cut educational spending as wasteful and unproductive. Instead, they opened our wallets without any expectation of better results. For shame! Ω

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The slopes of mountains around Lake Tahoe show the minor snowpack and water supply with which western Nevada begins a drought summer.

Iraq war bill still rises The Iraq war keeps costing. On Monday, June 8, just after 10 in the morning, the (financial) cost to the nation of the war hit $818,500,889,274, according to the National Priorities Project.

That figure rises by approximately $115,516 an hour.

The cost Nevadans have paid for the war by that hour was $6,667,056,499.

The residents of Nevada’s second U.S. House district have paid $1,745,752,092 Residents of Washoe County have paid $1,287,210,158.

Residents of Reno have paid $573,370,219.

Residents of Sparks have paid $131,521,926.

This is our eighth report on these figures over the past eight years. When we first started watching these counts in 2007 (“The other war toll,” Sept. 27, 2007), these were the figures: United States $279,759,077; Nevada $2,506,718; Reno $205,839.

Studies funding revealed The Beacon Hill Institute recently produced 16 studies of power plant operations in 16 states, including Nevada. The reports claim that proposed Environmental Protection Agency rules for the plants “would lead to rolling blackouts, send electricity prices skyrocketing, and devastate local economies, are being published in 16 states by a network of pro-corporate and ultra-conservative think tanks.”

The London Guardian has now reported that the reports are “funded … by an ultra-conservative think tank, the Beacon Hill Institute [which] is associated with a network of ultra-conservative groups working with the American Legislative Exchange Council and funded by patrons of anti-government causes such as the Koch brothers and Searle Freedom Trust.”

Reporter Suzanne Goldenberg wrote that the studies are released through local right wing front groups. She also reports, “In 2013, Suffolk University publicly repudiated Beacon Hill after the Guardian reported the organization told prospective funders its studies could undermine a regional climate change initiative.”

Las Vegas came first An online petition seeking a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Reno has attracted 34 signatures.

The petition is undated but a notation says it was posted two years ago, suggesting it was not posted in connection with the 2012 controversy when Chick-fil-A president and chief operating officer Dan Cathy told a radio host, “I think we are inviting God’s judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, ‘We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.’ I pray God’s mercy on our generation that has such a prideful, arrogant attitude to think that we have the audacity to define what marriage is about.”

Comments posted with the 34 signatures made little reference to the controversy. Just two mentioned it: “We love Chickfil-A—not just their food but all they stand for!” “We need more businesses that know how to serve people and the Creator of the Universe!!”

A Chick-fil-A has been opened in Las Vegas but not in Reno.

Cathy later called his comments a mistake and reached out to an LGBT group, Campus Pride, to mend relations with the gay community. Cathy said he should not have inserted the corporation into the issue. “I think that’s a political debate that’s going to rage on, and the wiser thing for us to do is to stay focused on customer service,” he told the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

—Dennis Myers

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Warming warnings Sierra as local water source is threatened “This relates to Tahoe,” said a small, professorial man at the front of a hall at the Tahoe Environmental by Research Center in Incline Village.

Dennis Myers “This climate change effect is progressing rapidly.”

So rapidly, in fact, that he said it was a threat to those who are “so dependent on Tahoe for a water supply.”

That would include Reno, Sparks, Pyramid Lake, and farmers in Lyon and Churchill County.

The speaker was Charles Goldman, the scientist who has studied Lake Tahoe longer than any other, recipient of the Albert Einstein World Prize in Science, and co-author of Limnology, a volume on the study of inland waters.

“This climate change effect is progressing rapidly.”

Charles Goldman University of California, Davis

Goldman is the kind of expert people who don’t get their science from Ted Nugent or the local weathercaster listen to about climate change. And he is alarmed. It’s not just downstream water impact he worries about. It’s the impact of climate change on the entire Sierra.

It’s not that Westerners weren’t warned. Eleven years ago, five scientists wrote a paper that included language like this: “The projected changes include much-discussed warming trends as well as important changes in precipitation, extreme weather, and other climatic conditions, all of which may be expected to affect Sierra Nevada rivers, watersheds, landscapes, and ecosystems. ... it appears likely that climate change would affect hazards and ecosystems significantly and throughout the range. The riverine, ecological, fire, and geomorphic consequences are far from understood but are likely to be of considerable management concern.”

In 2011, the Endangered Species coalition called the Sierra one of the top 10 ecosystems needing protection.

There have been innumerable cautions about the vulnerability of birds in the Sierra Nevada.

A group of oceanographers wrote, “Floods from winter storms on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada have been projected to increase in intensity in winter by all climate models that have been analyzed thus far, including models that otherwise project drier conditions.”

California’s Central Valley—the breadbasket of the West, supplier of 30 percent of the nation’s food, and

one of the world’s most important farm regions—is now producing 20 percent of its normal harvests.

The Union of Concerned Scientists tried appeals to self interest: “That decline [in snowpack] is likely to affect both the timing and availability of water for drinking, agriculture, and recreation. ... warmer temperatures typically increase evaporation rates and demand for water for crops. ... In this scenario, ski resorts might never have enough snow to operate without snowmaking machines, and could be forced to relocate. If we make significant efforts to reduce our emissions, the ski season at lower and middle elevations could shorten by a month.”

But such warnings are no match for denial activities massively funded by right-wing or corporate organizations like Donors Trust, the Howard Charitable Foundation, the Searle Freedom Trust, the John Williams Pope Foundation, and the Sarah Scaife Foundation. In 2013, a Drexel University study found that funding to denialists from Exxon Mobil and the Kochs had mostly ended while money coming from the foundations grew.

Complicating all of this is the current drought, and enduring misconceptions in the public mind.

Sierra: high and dry Many people believe that even if corporate and government policies can be changed, Earth will begin healing itself. But nature doesn’t necessarily work that way.

“This is why Lake Erie didn’t improve at all for years after they stopped putting fertilizer in the lake,” Goldman said.

Scientists have warned repeatedly that some climate change effects are not reversible. “Have We Passed the Point of No Return on Climate Change?” is a headline that appeared last month in Scientific American.

In terms of the Sierra, Chelsea Arnold of the School of Natural Sciences at the University of California Merced said in 2014, “What we’re seeing is that all kinds of extreme weather, including one dry winter like the one we just had, can totally change the structure of the soil. Part of that is an irreversible change. ... It’s like with a raisin. You can add water, but all you’re going to get is a soggy raisin.”

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“ You can add water, but all you’re going to get is a soggy raisin” Chelsea Arnold University of California, Merced

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has projected “droughts in the U.S. Southwest and Central Plains during the last half of this century could be drier and longer than drought conditions seen in those regions in the last 1,000 years.”

To Goldman, one of the first necessities is for trust in science to be restored. That may not be easy, given the kind of money that is being spent to make science the enemy. It would also require greater sophistication on the part of the public, to stop listening to figures who cherry-pick the science, cite only evidence that supports a pre-selected conclusion, and project short-term information into longterm conclusions.

“Short term data is very, very poor to use in ecological predictions,” Goldman said. Ω

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growth has gotten back to normal— above 30 percent, highest in the region—while the snowpack is at 3 percent. And there is no way to tell when the drought will end. One Western drought ran from 1928 to 1939. One particularly bad drought was only a year long—1976-1977— but it did enormous damage. Tree ring studies have similar or longer droughts before the arrival of whites.

During the 1930s, drought-marked tree stumps emerged from Lake Tahoe, sparking research by Samuel Harding and later scientists suggesting that a prolonged drought allowed the forest to grow lower in the basin for decades or more.

A late-1980s, early-1990s drought was six years long. Hydroelectric power generation was compromised, trees died, farmland fell fallow, the Truckee became a trickle (one rain in the very dry Sierra washed dirt downstream, turning the Truckee to a coffee-with-cream color for days, clogging the water treatment plant), and in some cases groundwater was used beyond its recharge rate. It was also a time of widespread wildfires.

The current drought is generally dated to 2010, with an acceleration of its impacts in 2012. Even if it were to end soon, the West needs to

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We accept the insured and uninsured and welcome everyone age 12 and over, regardless of ability to pay. To get started on the path to better health, call us at (775) 786-4673 or visit us at nnhopes.org.

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For newcomers who don’t yet know about walking the river, there is an unbroken walk along the Truckee from west Reno to east Sparks. (Well, actually, there is one break in the path, at Virginia Street while the bridge is being replaced.) Along the river these days, if you stop to rest, a goose family may come ashore to visit with you, as happened to us—mom, dad, and two goslings.

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Rob Holley tends to his bull, Menelaus, and milk cows Anne and Betsy. Before Nevada’s organic certification program folded on June 3, proponents suggested it expand to include meat, eggs and honey. (Holley also grows produce.)

Farmer No Nevada farmers face new regulations as state organics program closes Our state’s floundering organic certification program was expected to die at a June 3 meeting of the Nevada Department of Agriculture, and it did. Consumers won’t be put out nearly as much as the farmers who’ll now seek private by Georgia Fisher certification, though—their produce is still available, just bureaucratically complicated in some cases (see “Seeding Change,” May 28 RN&R, geo rg iaf@ and “Battle Grown,” April 9). The NDA program will run through next newsr evie w.c om March, then close altogether.

Meanwhile, a new bill is making the farming community uneasy yet again.

“Everyone got distracted in the pursuit to save organics when the real threat to Nevada’s local food supply was passing through legislative committees under our noses,” Great Basin Community Food Co-op manager Amber Sallaberry wrote in a mass email after the June 3 meeting.

She’s referring to Assembly Bill 77, an omnibus bill that as of press time awaited signature from Gov. Brian Sandoval. Part of the measure calls for all non-organic ag producers—minus ranchers who deal in livestock, poultry and animal products alone—to seek new certification from the NDA. The producer-certification program previously was optional, and not expensive so much as cumbersome. Now it applies to far more parties, including those at farmers’ markets, those who grow animal feed, those in the wine and nursery industries, potentially, and some groups that aren’t commercial at all.

“The language of the statute doesn’t exactly clarify if you have to sell it commercially or not,” said Rob Holley, of Dayton-based Holley Family To check A.B. 77’s progress, visit http:// Farms. “You have church and community gardens that grow food for bit.ly/1drkcFG people in need, and by the definition of the statute, they would have to have [a producer certificate] as well.”

That’s right—church and community gardens may need the state stamp, too.

“They’ve opened up a big can of worms,” Holley said, though he doubts it happened intentionally.

“A lot of it is unintentional,” agreed Mark O’Farrell, farmer and former chairman of the NDA’s organic advisory council. “It’s bureaucrats thinking they’re doing something to protect the public interest, and what they’re really doing is counterproductive.”

O’Farrell said the change amounts to “an increasing bureaucratic burden they’re placing on farmers, especially small farms, to meet the safety and health standards they have to require of large corporations, because those are inherently dangerous. … It’s in part to make it easier for them to assume control of the food supply, which apparently is what the mandate from the USDA will be when it comes down from the federal level [in the form of the Food Safety Modernization Act].”

As for A.B. 77, “We thought, ‘No way in hell would this ever go through, because it’s so bad,’ Sallaberry said. “Now it empowers the NDA to regulate nearly all of the sectors of agriculture in Nevada.” Ω

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orget the 90-odd days of summer. They don’t count if you’re stuck in class or a cubicle, and you sure can’t trip balls, sell all your worldly goods or properly romance someone on a given Wednesday. You can on the weekends, though, so we’re here to guide you through the 12 that loom ahead.

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A weekend of dAy trips This is taking the easy way out—not staying home, but not having to make all the arrangements for a full-fledged week or weekend, either. Again, what you take with you will depend on the nature of the trip. A friend suggests, “Wine. Wine carrier with glasses and picnic utensils. Camera for taking photos and tablet for posting to Facebook.” Also take an ice chest, food and all the usual precautions in this desert state—water, above all.

Now, where to visit? ❍ Nevada City, of course, one of locals’ favorites, filled with gold rush country color, jewelry stores, concerts ❍ Lake Tahoe, not by any of the usual routes, but by driving south through Douglas County to Woodfords and then take one of the most beautiful drives in the West to Meyers (take a camera). ❍ Loyalton, just over the border in California, is an 800-person logging community where, Wikipedia tells us (so it must be true), people are “escaping from the growing Reno-Tahoe area” and where there is the Loyalton

Museum, great hiking, and—if you go for the Fourth of July holiday—a parade (it turns around and comes back, if you miss it the first time, and no, we’re not making this up) and the Rotary Picnic. ❍ Highway 89 from tourist attraction Truckee to tourist attraction Tahoe should be itself an attraction, given the lovely scenery, the Truckee River burbling alongside, the entry to Squaw Valley where the 1960 Winter Olympics were held, and the River Ranch Restaurant where lunch can be had on a deck over the river.

Lost weekend weekend We recognize that we are not the first media outlet to point out that Northern Nevada is a great place for binge drinking. However, we may be the first to promote the idea that the behavior is beneficial to mental health, as long as it’s kept to the confines of a two- or three-day weekend. This is more than a shopping list, it’s a way of life.

Rule 1: Don’t be drunk in public. Rule 2: Don’t use social media.

Breakfast ❍ Kioke Coffee: Kahlua, brandy, coffee dinner ❍ Bloody Mary: Vodka, ❍ Whiskey negroni: tomato juice, lemon Bourbon, Campari, juice, Worcestershire Sweet Vermouth sauce, Tabasco, salt, ❍ Margarita: Tequila, pepper, celery salt Cointreau, lime juice and horseradish. ❍ Wine Brunch ❍ Mimosa: Sparkling wine and orange juice ❍ Bellini: Sparkling wine and peach puree Lunch ❍ Beer (pick your poison, go light to dark)

After dinner ❍ Wine ❍ Port ❍ Cognac

❍ Medical marijuana ❍ Two Advil ❍ Lube

A Greener BArBecue Weekend

GArAGe-sAle Weekend Want to lighten up? Empty your house. The more you walk by the hideous, unused coat rack your favorite aunt gave you, the guiltier you’ll feel in ways that are subtle but powerful, so best to let someone else use it and love it. Remember, a good garage sale is less about profits than purging, so if you want real folding money, deal with eBay. Here’s how to rock things in your own yard:

We’re going to assume you’re like most Americans, and you know how to slap a burger, hot dogs and a cob of corn on the grill. That said, we’d like to encourage you to plan for a greener barbecue this year. Styrofoam cups and plates are among the worst things people routinely buy specifically to throw away after one use.

So plan ahead, and your friends, co-workers and family will be most impressed with your environmental bona fides. You can plan for a Saturday ’cue, but with proper planning, and friends who rally, you can make an entire weekend of it.

❍ Set a date, then post it online and via fliers a week in advance. ❍ Buy different colored stickers for price tags. If everything marked in green is 50 cents, for example, you won’t have to write much. ❍ Start your merch pile. Include consumables like printer paper you never use, unopened shampoo you don’t want, granola bars that suck but haven’t expired, etc. ❍ Find backup. You can run the sale on your own, but you’re going to have to pee at some point.

❍ Make a guest list. ❍ Make a menu, and make a list of what you need from the store.

❍ Talk with everyone who comes. You aren’t running some fancy boutique, son. ❍ Display a free beverage—say a pitcher of iced tea with plastic cups—at the entrance to your sale. There should be a cartoonishly huge “FREE” sign next to it, for snagging people. ❍ Model an easily removable item, such as a scarf or vest, with the price tag visible. ❍ When you’re ready to shut down, just start giving stuff away. Everyone who makes eye contact with you gets a free litter box or shoe insert. No take-backsies.

crAfty Weekend An artsy, crafty weekend is as fun as it gets, provided you don’t make it too big of a deal, since that messes with people’s creative mojo. In other words, don’t gather everyone ’round and be all clap-clapping, like, “Guys, we’ll start with a group selfie at 3:17. Billy, you sit here. It’s all nontoxic paint, and we’re making a collaborative composition with equidistant dots. They shall under no circumstances resemble eyeballs or nipples. And no splatters on the carpet, please.” Oh my god, fuck that. No. Find you some brown craft paper, cover your table or porch with it, add an armload of random art supplies and found or recycled objects, then see what happens. And consider the following: ❍ An anchor item to get you started. It may be cool wood from a trash pile; a stretched canvas from Michael’s; an old box, shell or animal skull to paint; or string/wire for beads. Maybe it’s a pair of jeans you want to mess with.

Whatever. Bring it out. ❍ Inspiration pages pulled from magazines. Yep, just like in high school. ❍ Glue, rubber cement, markers, pastels, brushes, paint or other obvious supplies (try the thrift store before you spend real money). And a water cup, too, if you’re painting.

❍ Pick up extra propane or charcoal and lighter fluid.

❍ Fire extinguisher

❍ Get some beer, wine and soft drinks.

ARTOWN: The 19th annual arts festival offers more than 500 events ranging from live music, dance, theater and performances to visual arts, workshops, multicultural events, fashion shows and tours. Artown events take place in various locations throughout Reno and Sparks, but the festival’s main locations are Wingfield Park in downtown Reno and Bartley Ranch Amphitheater in South Reno. M-Su through 7/31. Opens 7/1. Free for most events.

Call (775) 322-1538 or visit renoisartown.com.

❍ Butter ❍ Barbecue sauce (and other condiments)

❍ Pick up the food from WinCo, Costco, whatever.

yourself during the day in one of many competitive events around Lake Tahoe, including trail running, mountain biking, triathlon, stand-up paddle boarding and swimming. Then relax in the evening while exploring North Lake Tahoe’s communities and mountain villages. Catch a live concert by the lake, or bring the whole family out for a movie on the beach. M-Su through 6/28.

Opens 6/19. Prices vary. Call (530) 546-1019, or visit adventuresportsweektahoe.com.

❍ Buy some aluminum foil for cooking the vegetables.

❍ Add vegetarian options to the menu.

❍ Hit up some thrift stores for mismatched flatware, cloth napkins and plates.

ADVENTURE SPORTS WEEK: Come challenge

❍ Lube ❍ Ice

ARTOWN’S 15TH ANNUAL ART PAWS: Artown’s only

❍ Clean the dog poo out of the lawn.

dog-friendly event features a variety of food vendors, animal artists, canine activities, contests, a beer garden, live music, raffles and silent auction. Su, 7/12, 10am-5pm. Free.

McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 560-4242, artpawsreno.com.

❍ Set up 5-gallon buckets or large trashbags for throwaway food, recyclables, and reusable plates and utensils.

BEST IN THE WEST NUGGET RIB COOK-OFF: Rib cookers from across the nation will compete for cash prizes and the title to the “Best Ribs in the West” during the 27th annual cook-off.

The end-of-summer event includes the Nugget World Rib Eating Championship, live music on several outdoor stages, arts and craft vendors and a kids’ area. W-Su, 11am-9pm through 9/6. Opens 9/2; M, 9/7, 12-5pm. Free admission. Victorian Square, 14th Street and Pyramid Way Along Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 356-3300, nuggetribcookoff.com.

❍ Broken jewelry, mate-less earrings, fridge magnets you’re sick of, and other shiny things.

BIGGEST LITTLE CITY WING FEST: The third annual event features chicken wing tastings, live entertainment on outdoor stages, street fair vendors, a VIP Hen House and local celebrity wing judges. F, 7/3, 12-8pm; Sa, 7/4, 12-8pm; Su, 7/5, 12-3pm. Free admission. Silver Legacy, 407 N. Virginia St., (775) 325-7401, silverlegacyreno.com.

❍ Small, somewhat flat items that have sentimental value but now live in a box, such as old greeting cards or pet tags.

A collage or decoupage can give them new meaning.

BURNING MAN: Tens of thousands of people will

❍ Wine or beer or whatever, especially if you have guests over. Music helps, too.

gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-reliance and self-expression. M-Su through 9/7. Opens 8/30. $390+. Black Rock City, nine miles Northeast of Gerlach in the Black Rock Desert, burningman.org.

CANFEST: The international canned beer festival offers samples of 100 or more brews from around the globe. The festival also includes live music, vendors and a raffle. Start tasting an hour early and receive a buffet-style dinner with a VIP ticket. Sa, 8/22, 6-10pm. $25-$60. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., (775) 323-2977, canfestbeer.com.

It’s Hot, But It’s A dry HeAt Weekend

CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DAY 2015:

Not every weekend can be a party weekend. Early this summer, take a weekend to prepare your property for this year’s wildfires. Yes, it’s work, so wear gloves and be careful on ladders. We particularly don’t suggest you combine this weekend with the Lost Weekend or the Psychedelic Weekend. Be sure to check the corners and behind outbuildings where flammable debris tend to accumulate. ❍ Remove all dead vegetation within 30 feet of your home. ❍ Clean dead vegetation from roof and rain gutters. ❍ Trim trees to keep branches at least 10 feet from other trees and shrubs. ❍ Remove all dead branches from trees, particularly over or near your home.

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UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s annual, carnival-style science festival features 10 hands-on science activities and games. Activities will cover lake clarity and physics, lake level, water quality and conservation, fish, invasive species, fire and forests, climate change, litter and recycling and more. A concert by Mumbo Gumbo follows at 4 p.m. Su, 8/2, 12-4pm. Free admission.

Commons Beach Park, Commons Beach Road off Highway 28 in Tahoe City, (775) 881-7560 ext. 7483, terc.ucdavis.edu/ed-outreach/edprograms/cesd.html.

❍ Remove or relocate woodpiles and lumber as far from buildings as possible. ❍ Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs near windows. ❍ Remove dead vegetation or flammable materials from under decks.

Nothing beats fire and meat, but going green makes for an even better ’cue.

❍ Keep the lawn healthy and at a maximum height of 4 inches.

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EVENTS SUNDAY NIGHT MOVIE NIGHT!

Join us for Sunday night movie night. Kick back and relax while watching a flick.

Enjoy our drink specials! Su, 6PM through 7/5, no charge. Elbow Room Bar, 2002 Victorian Ave. (775) 356-9799.

SpArkS Up

The first in the Sparks Up series, June 11’s show will feature the paintings of TMCC Fine Arts students with Marti Bein. While enjoying the opening night of 39 North Marketplace, come into the museum to enjoy the free exhibit in the Cultural Center.

The reception with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be held from 4 to 7PM. Th, 6/11, 4-7PM, free. Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-1144

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The Pro Watercross Tour is the country’s premier watercross racing circuit and showcases the top professional and amateur athletes in the sport of personal watercraft racing, aka Watercross. Sa, Su through 6/21. Opens 6/20, free. Sparks Marina, 325 Harbor Cove Dr. (775) 353-2376

LINE DANCING LESSONS AT GILLEY’S!

Free line dancing lessons from professional teachers. Two dances taught at a comfortable pace for everyone! W, 6-8PM through 10/21, free. Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave (775) 356-3300

CrOCHET CONNECTION

Learn to crochet or share tips with other crochet enthusiasts. Th, 4-5:45PM, free.

Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway. (775) 424-1800

FOUr SEASONS BOOk CLUB

ACTIVITIES 39 NOrTH MArkETpLACE

A modern approach on a classic street fair, 39 North Marketplace unites local artisans and farmers alike. We showcase the best in art and crafts and highlight produce, health and wellness and specialty food vendors. Opens Th, 6/11, 4-9PM through 8/20. Closed 8/6, free. Victorian Square, 14th Street And Pyramid Way Along Victorian Ave.

COUNTrY CrAWL

The fourth annual country/western pub crawl in downtown Sparks features dancing, mechanical bull riding and more. Cups can be bought for $5 pre-sale and $10 at the door. With your purchase you receive a souvenir cup and discounted drinks all night and participating locations, including Great Basin Brewing Co., Cantina Los Tres Hombres, the Nugget Casino Resort, Victorian Saloon and Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub. F, 6/12, 7PM-midnight, $5-$10 for cups. Victorian Square, 14th Street And Pyramid Way Along Victorian Ave.

SpArkS FOOD TrUCk DrIVE-IN

The book club meets the first Saturday of each month. Call to find out each month’s book title. First Sa of every month, 1-2PM, free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St. (775) 352-3200

CONVErSATION CAFE

The drop-in conversation program meets on the first Saturday of each month, 2-4PM, free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St. (775) 352-3200

BIkINI BULL rIDING AT GILLEY’S!

Get ready for a wild night with Bikini Bull Riding at Gilley’s! Get your favorite bikini on and show off those skills for the chance to win the CASH PRIZE! Su, 9PM through 10/25. Opens 4/12, $5 for bull ride. Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300

CLICkETS kNITTING GrOUp

This class is for knitters of all ages and levels. Yarn and needles are available. First and Third Su of every month, 1:30-3PM, free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway, Spanish Springs (775) 424-1800

Local food trucks and specialty vendors will have food and treats available for purchase, followed by a free movie in the newly renovated St. Mary’s Outdoor Amphitheater. The event will be held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from June through September, with the exception of August. In August, the event will take place on the third and fifth Saturday. Sa, 6/13, 6-9PM, free admission. Victorian Square, 14th Street And Pyramid Way Along Victorian Ave.

PERFORMANCE AND MUSIC

DOWNTOWN SpArkS TOUr

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Learn about the history of the “Rail City” with a one-hour guided walking tour of Victorian Square and Downtown Sparks. This interactive tour is designed to show how this area has transformed itself from a railroad hub, to a vibrant commercial district, to a rundown urban area and finally to a successful redevelopment area that has changed the image and future of the city. Reservations required. Sa, 6/20, 9-10:30AM, $10, free for Historic Reno Preservation Society members. Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-1144

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AMErICAN MADE BAND

Th, 6/11, 8PM, F, 6/12, 8PM and Sa, 6/13, 8PM, no cover. Nugget Resort Casino, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 F, 6/12, 8PM, no cover. Great Basin Brewing Co., 846 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-7711

CHArLIE DANIELS

F, 6/12, 8PM, $42-$49. Nugget Resort Casino, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300

ASHLEY BArrON

F, 6/12, 11PM, no cover. Nugget Resort Casino, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300

BIG HEArT ACOUSTIC rOCk WITH A TWIST

DJ NIGHTS AT GILLEY’S!

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ACOUSTIC WONDErLAND

Please join Big Heart for an evening of Big Heart originals! Songs from Emerson Lake and Palmer, Steve Miller, The Monkees and more! This is one show you do not want to miss! Sa, 6/13, 8PM, no cover. Elbow Room Bar, 2002 Victorian Ave. (775) 356-9799 Sa, 6/13, 8PM, no cover. Great Basin Brewing Co., 846 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-7711

TINTABULATIONS HANDBELL ENSEMBLE

Performing on 120 bells and chimes, the 15 talented members of Tintab prove bell ringing can be entertaining year round. Classical, jazz and pop tunes are all part of the concert, as well as impressive original works for bells written by some of the nation’s foremost handbell composers. Su, 6/14, 2PM, Free, donations are accepted. Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way (775) 358-0925

TINTABULATIONS

Su, 6/14, 7PM, no cover. Great Basin Brewing Co., 846 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-7711

JOHN DAWSON

Th, 6/18, 8PM, F, 6/19, 8PM and Sa, 6/20, 8PM, no cover. Nugget Resort Casino, 1100 Nugget Ave., (775) 356-3333

Come in and scoot your boots! The Dj plays the new favorites and the old hits. DJ is open to requests! W, 6PM through 10/28, Th, Su, 7PM through 10/25. F, Sa, 8PM through 10/24. No admission fee. Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave (775) 356-3300 This is a singer-songwriter showcase. Come down to Paddy’s and bring your acoustic instruments. Sign-ups are at 7:30PM and music begins at 8PM. Drink Specials all night! Th, 8PM, through 9/25, no cover. Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, 906-A Victorian Ave. (775) 358-5484

LADIES NIGHT

Deep discounts just for the ladies from 8pm-10pm: $1 off all shots and specialty drinks. Sporting bootie shorts 20 percent discount. Parties of three or more 20 percent discount. Sa, 8-11PM through 8/29. Sparks Lounge, 1237 Baring Blvd (775) 409-3340

DJ rAZZ

Come dance the night away to DJ RAZZ! You can even karaoke if you like. Ladies Night every Friday night. Drink Specials all night. F, 9PM. Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, 906-A Victorian Ave. (775) 358-5484

kArAOkE NIGHT

JASON kING

F, 6/19, 8PM, no cover. Great Basin Brewing Co., 846 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-7711

Join us for a rocking good time every Tuesday for Karaoke Night. Tu, 6:30PM through 7/7, no cover.

Elbow Room Bar, 2002 Victorian Ave. (775) 356-9799

BAD pENNY

kArAOkE WITH BOBBY DEE

Join us for Bad Penny’s first time playing at the Elbow Room Bar! F, 6/19, 9PM, no cover. Elbow Room Bar, 2002 Victorian Ave. (775) 356-9799

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Sa, 6/20, 8PM, no cover. Great Basin Brewing Co., 846 Victorian Ave. (775) 355-7711

CYCO MIkE

Come dance the night away to Cyco Mike! Every Friday night, drink specials! F, 9PM through 9/25, no cover. Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, 906-A Victorian Ave. (775) 358-5484

DANWISE AND FrIENDS

A free monthly comedy show featuring local talent. The event is BYOB and limited beer will be provided free as well. Third Th of every month, 8PM, free. The Generator, Inc., 1240 Icehouse Ave.

THUrSDAY SHOWCASE

Showcase your act on the Sparks Lounge stage. We have a full backline for all your performance needs. Check the Sparks Lounge website or Facebook for upcoming shows. Th, 8PM through 8/28, no cover. Sparks Lounge, 1237 Baring Blvd. (775) 409-3340

Tu, 8PM, no cover. Morelli’s G Street Saloon, 2285 G St. (775) 355-8281

kArAOkE

Th-Sa, 9PM, no cover. Bottom’s Up Saloon, 1923 Prater Way (775) 359-3677

CYCO MIkE

Come dance the night away to Cyco Mike! The best Karaoke show in Sparks! Every Friday night, drink specials! F, 9PM through 9/25, no cover. Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, 906-A Victorian Ave (775) 358-5484

kArAOkE WITH pSYCHO MIkE

Sa, 8PM, no cover. 50 Yard Line Bar & Grill, 400 S. Rock Blvd. (775) 358-8848

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Book lovers’ Weekend What you need most for a reading weekend is a setting. At home, you can shut off the phone and entertainment units—music would be the sole possible exception—and curl up in your favorite spot. Or there’s the backyard in a hammock, law chair, or stretched out on the lawn.

Leaving the house, there’s always the city’s parks, coffee houses, coffee houses in book stores, and—of course—the library.

In the latter case, since we are talking about relaxing and just reading, we recommend the downtown Washoe County Library branch with its still-gorgeous interior that won architectural awards and a letter of praise from the White House when it was first constructed.

It’s like being outdoors but climate controlled, and you won’t have to go far to look for something to read. Try these:

❍ A Cold War Story by Jim Conkey, a fact-based national security novel by a Renoite ❍ Free Lunch by David Cay Johnston, the Pulitzer winning financial reformer who wrote our 2011 cover story “Myths and Lies” ❍ The Great Awakening by Jim Wallis, a view of religion’s role in society as something other than a political weapon ❍ Great Basin National Park by Gretchen Baker, 300 pages of history, maps, photos, and travel suggestions that should help suggest a future vacation ❍ Roughing It by Mark Twain, the great Nevadan’s recollection of his time in Nevada and travels to the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii)

Couple’s Weekend Knowing what to pack here is difficult, given that the weekend could be anything from a chichi hotel to camping in the woods. We asked for advice from a friend, who offered these hints: “My favorite trip is Calistoga for hot springs and mud baths and massage and facial and wine and food and museum or historical site or classical music concert. I would bring a bathing suit, the New York Times crossword puzzle app, a little black dress and very high heels for dinner out, a reservation for car service to get around the wineries, and maybe a reservation for a balloon ride or something like that. A similar couple’s weekend in Northern Nevada would be a similar trip but to Walley’s Hot Springs. My list of things to bring would be the same, but the wine tasting tour is out so I would go to Genoa Bar and some antique shopping in the area. I love the Genoa Bar. I actually used to go there in the spring/summer almost every year because the area is so pretty that time of year. You could still do the balloon ride.” Sounds like a camera should also be on the to-take list. ❍ So, the first thing needed is a destination.

Suggestions, in addition to those above: ❍ Zephyr Cove Resort, where are cabins for rent and a sternwheeler right at the dock for dinner cruises to Emerald Bay ❍ Willits, California, where the Hilary Swank/Jason Robards movie Heartwood was filmed, where Seabiscuit spent his retirement, where visitors can ride the “Skunk Train” through gorgeous woodland to the Pacific coast and back, where a tribal casino can be visited, and where the second Reno arch, now the Willits arch, is now located

❍ Portland, an hour’s flight away, where one of the world’s most livable cities offers great hotels, cosmopolitan dining, endless music, great museums, and one of the world’s largest used bookstores. You can get a map at the front door to find your way around. ❍ Look around, and get out of the house.

Reno is filled with major hotels that boast of features besides gambling: spas and salons, shopping, swimming, climbing, wine tastings, dining.

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COUNTRY CRAWL: The fourth annual country/western pub crawl in downtown Sparks features dancing, mechanical bull riding and more.

Cups are $5 pre-sale and $10 at the door, with discounted drinks all night at participating locations, including Great Basin Brewing Co., Cantina Los Tres Hombres, the Nugget Casino Resort, Victorian Saloon and Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub. F, 6/12, 7pmmidnight. $5-$10 for cups. Victorian Square, 14th Street and Pyramid Way along Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 338-1406, cowboycrawl.com.

FEED THE CAMEL: The family-friendly food truck event features mobile food purveyors, libations and arts.

W, 5-8pm through 9/30. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 450-0062, facebook.com/pages/Feed-TheCamel/256832417824677?fref=ts.

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Downtown Virginia City, C Street, (775) 847-7500, visitvirginiacitynv.com.

GENOA AMERICANA CELEBRATION: This celebration of our nation’s birthday features live bluegrass and string band music, educational and children’s activities, food and more.

The event kicks off with a children’s parade at 10am and concludes with patriotic tunes from the Carson City Symphony at 4:30pm. Sa, 7/4, 10am-6pm. Free. Mormon Station State Park, 2303 Main St., Genoa, (775) 348-4692.

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Yerington, (775) 772-4912.

festival features live entertainment, barbecue, food and beer from more than 40 breweries from around the world. Smash Mouth and Toad the Wet Sprocket headline this year’s festival, which will also feature performances by Tonic, Blues Monsters, Blu, Whiskey Haulers Blues Band, Maxx Cabello Jr., Shane Dwight, Jason King Band, Rick Hammond Blues Band and Buddy Emmer Blues Band.

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS: Virginia City is the host venue for HAN’s 2015 official kickoff, with nightly cruises, a celebrity show ‘n’ shine, poker run and live entertainment. In Reno, the 29th annual celebration of classic cars and the rock ‘n’ roll era features live music on outdoor stages, cruises, drag races, a swap meet, a parade through downtown, and more. F, 7/31, 10am-7pm; Sa, 8/1, 10am-7pm. Free. C St. in downtown Virginia City. Reno locations vary, Tu-Su through 8/9.

Opens 8/4. Free admission for most events. Call (775) 356-1956 or visit hotaugustnights.net.

F, 6/19, 1-8pm; Sa, 6/20, 11am-8pm.

$30-$40 for one-day wristband; $50$60 two-day wristband. Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., (775) 786-5700, eldoradoreno.com.

HOME BREWER COMPETITION AND TASTING: The event features a homebrew

LAKE TAHOE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE WOODEN BOAT SHOW: More than 60 of the best antique, vintage and classic boats in North America compete in specialized classes for top honors and bragging rights during the 43rd annual wooden boat

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LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: The 43rd annual festival features two mainstage productions, Romeo and Juliet and The Fantasticks. The productions will be performed in rotating repertory by a single company of actors July 10-Aug. 23, Tuesday through Sunday, at 7:30pm. A multievent Monday Night Showcase and new Summer Encore Showcase will feature a diverse array of live music and entertainment from a variety of genres. Monday Night Showcase performances will run from July 20-Aug. 17, 2015, and Summer Encore Showcase performances will run from Aug. 27–Sept. 12. M-Su through 9/12. Opens 7/10. $15-$672. Sand

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MUCKFEST: MINING, WHISKEY & CIGARS: Celebrate Nevada’s mining history at Muckfest: Mining, Whiskey & Cigars. Bring the whole family and experience the past, present and future of mining on the Comstock.

Let the kids learn how to mine, and watch contestants compete in a single jack exhibiton for a $1,000 purse. During the day, a whiskey and cigar lounge shows attendees how the upper echelon lived. Get the VIP treatment when you purchase your ticket for a tasting glass. Sa, 6/13, 10am-5pm. $25. C Street in downtown Virginia City, (775) 851-4444, visitvirginiacitynv.com.

NEVADA HUMANITIES CHAUTAUQUA: The weeklong Chautauqua celebration features workshops, roundtable discussions and other daytime

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Psychedelic Weekend Summer is a great time to discover some version of yourself that might be unlocked using psychedelic drugs. Perhaps this is a version of yourself that you’ve come to know well over the years, or perhaps it’s entirely new to you. Perhaps you’d like to deepen a connection to a new friend or lover by sharing a profound spiritual experience. Perhaps you’d like to shake off the shackles of a day-to-day routine that has left you hindered or oppressed.

Or perhaps you just want to get silly in the desert.

Remember, as always, set and setting are important.

Be mentally prepared, with people you trust, at whatever place is conducive to the kind of experience you want to have—this could be out in the desert, or at the beach, or even in the comfort of your own living room. It often helps to plan for an un-strenuous physical activity, like dancing or hiking.

❍ Three grams of dried mushrooms of the genus Psilocybe ❍ 200 milligrams of pure MDMA ❍ Seven grams (approximately 1/4 oz.) of marijuana (preferably indica, which is more relaxing than sativa, and will counterbalance any harsher effects of the other drugs, including nausea caused by the mushrooms) ❍ A secondhand copy of the Bardo Thodol, also known as The

❍ Fresh fruit and vegetables, chosen to taste. (Apples are usually good.) ❍ Six bottles of lemon-lime Gatorade

Tibetan Book of the Dead ❍ The albums Tago Mago (1971) and Ege Bamyasi (1972) by the German rock band Can, preferably on vinyl ❍ One sympathetic spirit guide, preferably some kind of wizard, mage or witch

❍ The fearlessness to confront whatever you bring with you into the cave. It might be a towering cyborg dressed all in black and brandishing a red laser sword. This shadowy figure might represent your father, but then, when you chop its head off, its mask might explode. You’ll peer inside and what will you see? Your own face.

❍ One family-sized bag of Skittles ❍ A beautiful planet on which to walk, swim and/or dance ❍ Sunscreen ❍ Six liters of water ❍ Lube

hot August nights Weekend Renoites love to complain about Hot August Nights. The annual week-long event in early August is a lurid recreation of 1950s and 1960s culture and the giant, loud, obnoxious gasguzzling American monstrosities known as “classic cars.” You want an event where 55-year-old wingnuts in Hawaiian shirts and khaki shorts get drunk, pretend to be teenagers, and drive around, congesting Reno streets with smoke-spewing deathtraps that are louder than Godzilla howling into a Marshall amp? We got it. It’s basically an ongoing celebration of midlife crises.

However, when there was talk a couple of years ago about the event moving out of town many locals realized it was one of those things, like Park Lane Mall or Deux Gros Nez, that, although we love to complain about them, we’d sure miss if they were gone. Not only do those car people spend money like it was coal to burn, but the event is one of those things, like Brussels sprouts, the Twilight movies or The Eagles, that’s just fun to hate. So, here’s what you might need to learn to live with Hot August Nights. ❍ Earplugs (This is the most essential item for a peaceful coexistence with HAN, especially if you live in earshot of the freeway or any of the major thoroughfares like Virginia Street or Kietzke Lane, and have any desire to sleep.

The earplugs won’t just protect your ears from the sounds of the cars, but also from 74-yearold Mike Love doing his nasal best to recreate his teenage pipes while singing “Fun, Fun, Fun” for the 500,000 time.) ❍ Air conditioning (They don’t call it Hot August Nights for nothing.)

❍ A bitchin’ home stereo system on which to listen to any music made either after 1966 or before 1945 ❍ A street map of the valley on which to plot alternative travel routes through the city ❍ A stack of books ❍ Sunscreen ❍ Six liters of water ❍ A reliable internet connection ❍ One bottle of lube

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events hosted by community partners throughout Northern Nevada.

Ticketed evening shows begin June 23 and run three consecutive evenings.

Local musical performances at 6pm are followed by Chautauqua presentations at 7pm. Tu-Th, 5-9pm through 6/25. Opens 6/23. $25 general admission seat, $10 lawn seating.

Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 784-6587, nevadahumanities.org.

NEVADA MOVIE STAR TO BE HONORED: Aurora Repertory Theatre presents a silent film festival celebrating the career of Nevada-born, silent movie star Edna Purviance, who appeared in 34 Charlie Chaplin films. F, 7/17,

7-10pm; Sa, 7/18, 10am-5pm; Su, 7/19, 10am-4pm. $25-$30 for festival; $50-

$90 for party. National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection), 10 S. Lake St., (775) 846-1788, sites.google.

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QUAIL QUEST: TRUCKEE MEADOWS TREASURE HUNT: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation presents this photo scavenger day. Register online at tmparksfoundation.org. Sa, 6/13, 8am-8pm. $50 per team of five.

Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Dr., (775) 276-5816, tmparksfoundation.org.

RED WHITE AND TAHOE BLUE: The eighth annual event celebrates Independence Day with more than 20 events in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, including parades, concerts, Rubber Duck Races, ice cream-eating contest and fireworks shows. Th-Sa through 7/4. Opens 7/2. Free for most events. Call (775) 298-1010 or visit redwhitetahoeblue.org.

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RENO ROCKABILLY RIOT: The celebration of hot rods, drag racing and rockabilly culture features drag races, contests, tattoo shows, burlesque show and live music on outdoor stages in downtown Reno. Th-Su through 6/28. Opens 6/25. Free admission for most events. Downtown Reno, Virginia St., (775) 291-5008, renorockabillyriot.com.

RENO RODEO: The 96th annual “Wildest,

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RENO STREET FOOD: PARTY IN THE PARK: The gourmet street food event features more than 25 gourmet food, craft desserts, beer, wine and mixed drinks vendors and live music weekly through Oct. 2. Relax in the park and bring your lawn chairs and a blanket.

F, 5-9pm through 10/2. Free admission.

Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Dr., (805) 795-0539.

RENO TAHOE GREEK FESTIVAL 2015: Traditional Greek dance, music, desserts and imports create a Mediterranean atmosphere and a family-friendly environment. F, 8/21, 5-10pm; Sa, 8/22,

Richest, Rodeo in the West” features a cattle drive, Xtreme Bull Riding, mutton bustin’, steer wrestling,

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nual summer concert series, 5-8pm F, 7/3-7/31. Free. Wingfield Park, First Street and Arlington Avenue, (775) 324-4440.

RUFF COUTURE: Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary holds its second annual fundraiser, carnival and dog fashion show. All of the proceeds will support The Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate and place at-risk dogs in permanent homes. Sa, 6/20, 10am-2pm. Free. Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary, 555 U.S. Highway 395, North Old Cattlemans steakhouse in Washoe Valley, (775) 336-0285, crcsgiveslife.org.

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SAMPLE THE SIERRA FARM-TO-FORK FESTIVAL: This festival highlights the Sierra Nevada via food, wine, beer, spirits, produce and art. Sample the Sierra pairs producers and farmers with restaurants, chefs, wineries, breweries and distilleries. Each dish is prepared with local ingredients and paired with a complimentary drink. Su, 9/6, 12-5pm. $30-$40, free for kids under age 3. Bijou Community Park, 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, (775) 588-1728 ext. 312, samplethesierra.com.

SIERRA FORAGE DINNER: Mountain Area Preservation’s annual fundraiser highlights 28 years of grassroots environmental advocacy, celebrating MAP’s collaboration and conservation successes in Martis Valley. The event features a farm-to-table dinner paired with fine wines, live music and auctions. Th, 8/27, 5-10pm. $175. Martis Camp, 7901 Fleur Du Lac

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SUPERHERO CRAWL: Revelers will converge upon downtown Reno dressed as superheroes, villains or made-up characters during the ninth annual bar crawl. The crawl begins at the Harrah’s Plaza. Sa, 7/18, 8pm. $5 for crawl cup and map. Harrah’s Reno, 219 N. Center St., (775) 342-9565, crawlreno.com/event/ superhero.

Some summer weekends, when it’s too hot outside to breathe, and you’ve already acquired a nasty sunburn and an even nastier hangover, and the whole goddamn landscape is on fire, you just want to stay in bed, set up the TV, curl up with a cuddly person, dog or cat, and just marathon through some recent movies or TV shows.

TASTE OF THE COMSTOCK: The food-tasting

❍ Reliable shelter, like a house or an apartment, preferably one with curtains, so that the pesky sun won’t disrupt your viewing experience

tour features stops at more than 20 Virginia City restaurants. Check in at the Taste of the Comstock booth next to the Bucket of Blood. Sa, 6/20, 11am-4pm; Sa, 8/29, 11am-4pm. $20. C St. in downtown Virginia City, (775) 847-7500, visitvirginiacitynv.com.

Whether it’s the Love Boat or the Banana Boat or the gravy boat, you might as well get on. Boats rule.

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Watercross Tour is the country’s premier watercross racing circuit and showcases the top professional and amateur athletes in the sport. Competitors vie for the title of Sparks US Open of Watercross Champion and pursue a Guinness World Record as freestylers compete for the title of “Most Consecutive Backflips on a Personal Watercraft.”

This internationally recognized event will be one of the highest paid in the country.

Sa, Su through 6/21. Opens 6/20. Sparks Marina, 325 Harbor Cove Drive in Sparks, (585) 330-0742, prowatercross.com.

❍ Netflix account ❍ HBOGo account (traditionally, passwords for this are “borrowed” from rich friends or family members)

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❍ Amazon Prime account

When it comes to the Reno area, y’all, there’s so much to do—well, despite the fact that we’re in a desert in the midst of a drought and all.

❍ DVD or Blu-Ray player ❍ A plan. Either pick one show from the ongoing Golden Age of Television, like The Wire, Mad Men, Game of Thrones, or Breaking Bad, and watch every episode in order, or pick a theme and plot a course. For example, you could decide, “Hey, it’s summer and even though I’m staying inside, I’m going to celebrate the season by watching movies about summer camp: warm up with Meatballs, then dive into the entire Friday the 13th franchise, change up the pace with Wet Hot American Summer, and then finish up with the greatest summer camp movie ever—the original Sleepaway Camp.”

❍ Tear around on a jet ski. ❍ Get scuba-certified at Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Dive Center is a popular choice, and claims to be the closest facility to the lake. tahoedivecenter.com ❍ Catch a fish or two at Pyramid Lake, and enjoy some stellar solitude while you’re at it. Pyramid Lake Fisheries, pyramidlakefisheries.org, has tips.

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❍ If the Truckee River’s got volume, don’t wait—go tubing or wading.

❍ Six liters of cola

❍ Try kayaking or standup paddleboarding, if you haven’t yet.

Kayak Tahoe, kayaktahoe.com, has rentals.

VALHALLA ART, MUSIC AND THEATRE FESTIVAL: The 34th annual festival celebrates music, theater and the visual arts with concerts, exhibits, events and activities that continue throughout August. The events occur in the Boathouse Theatre, The Valhalla Grand Hall and the Grand lawn. M-Su through 8/26. Opens 6/17.

Prices vary. Tallac Historic Site, 1 Valhalla Road off Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-4975, valhallatahoe.com.

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On the positive side, Mad Max: Fury Road turned out to be a lot better than expected, and The D Train proved to be a nice fringe comedy. The dark sci-fi thriller Ex Machina is probably the best film of the season so far.

Sadly, in addition to the Avengers and San Andreas letdowns, there’s been a lot of disposable stuff like that garbage Poltergeist remake and that stupid Arnold Schwarzenegger zombie movie.

With a few months left, Arnie again, dinosaurs, Pac Man and the Minions will try to salvage summer 2015 and send us into Oscar season with some momentum.

Jurassic World (June 12): After a 14-year break, the dinos are back, this time with Chris Pratt and a hybrid dinosaur that makes the T Rex look like my Boston Terrier. I thought the first trailer looked like donkey spunk, but decent follow-up footage and some positive word of mouth have me optimistic. inside out (June 19): The ever reliable Pixar’s latest offering involves emotions battling inside a girl’s head. This looks like it could be one of Pixar’s more offbeat films, in the spirit of Up. ted 2 (June 26): Seth MacFarlane tries to bounce back after last year’s awful A Million Ways to Die in the West with a sequel to his foul-mouthed teddy bear hit. Mark Wahlberg returns but Mila Kunis is conspicuously absent from the cast list. Have people figured out that she can’t act worth dick? terminator Genisys (July 3): Just what in the heck is going to happen with this one? The dragon lady from Game of Thrones is the new Sarah Connor, and Governor Schwarzenegger returns, this time as an aging Terminator (no hair dye!).

Arnie actually fights himself as a younger Terminator in this movie.

I say if they pull that scene off, this can’t go wrong. maGic mike XXl (July 3): Channing Tatum once again plays a stripper who won’t show his balls.

I wonder if the sequel will attract a vast amount of seriously disappointed bachelorette parties like the original did. minions (July 10): The little yellow things from the Despicable Me movies get their own flick.

Eight-year-olds will be giggling their asses off, while I will miss the little girl who yelled, “It’s so fluffy I’m gonna die!” Maybe she’ll have a cameo. the GalloWs (July 10): Students revisit a play 20 years after somebody died on stage during a production of the show. This is probably not a good idea, and said student will probably show up and haunt the shit out of this situation.

While this looks creepy, it can’t be any more nightmarish than the high school production of Paint Your Wagon I sat through when I was a kid. That mess was horrifyingly toxic. ant-man (July 17): Director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) shepherded this project for a bunch of time, then bailed last year, breaking the hearts of geeks everywhere. While Paul Rudd as the title character certainly gives this film a fighting chance, I will always wonder what kind of subversive, nutty Marvel movie Wright would’ve given us. trainWreck (July 17): Amy Schumer stars for director Judd Apatow in this relationship comedy costarring Bill Hader.

Apatow has been making good movies lately, but nobody has been going to them. Schumer seems to be just the one to get him back on track at the box office. irrational man (July 17): Woody Allen’s 9,876th movie stars Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone. I have a feeling there will be a very neurotic character in this film. Call me crazy, but I think it could happen.

Pixels (July 24): Aliens, having opened up a time capsule from the ’80s, totally get the wrong message and send massive recreations of Pac Man, Donkey Kong and Centipede to destroy us. Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage and Kevin James star in what looks like something striving for a bit of a Ghostbusters vibe. southPaw (July 24): Jake Gyllenhaal looks to be going all in as a boxer trying to win back custody of his son after the death of his wife. This one looks crazy.

Vacation (July 29): While Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo make a short return, this franchise restart stars Ed Helms as Rusty Griswald (played by Anthony Michael Hall in the original), who takes his family to Walley World to relive his childhood. The whole premise seems wrong to me. Didn’t Rusty have a pretty bad time the first time around? And why not just cast Anthony Michael Hall again? He’s alive. I think.

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watching this on Netflix the day the above Cruise flick is released, an eight episode prequel to one of the funniest comedies of the 21st century. Yeah, it’s on Netflix, but I’m counting it as a legitimate summer release. Most of the original cast, including Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Michael Showalter and Amy Poehler return, along with new cast members like Kristen Wiig, Chris

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Pine and Jon Hamm. I might actually be anticipating this more than the next Star Wars.

Oh yeah, ash Vs. eVil DeaD comes to Starz this fall, with The X-Files and Twin Peaks coming back to TV next year. TV is starting to really kick ass.

Fantastic FouR (August 7): Fox has made another Fantastic Four movie. This one’s a reboot.

I’m just a little scared, even with Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan in the cast.

MasteRMinDs (August 7): Zach Galifianakis, looking pretty skinny these days, stars in this movie based on the 1997 Loomis Fargo bank robbery. This has an astoundingly cool supporting cast featuring Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Ken Marino and Kate McKinnon.

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(August 7): Jonathan Demme directs Meryl Streep as an aging musician who looks to get things right on the home front. Yeah, this looks a little rough, but Demme has directed some good stuff, so maybe he will surprise us. the Man FRoM u.n.c.l.e.

(August 14): Armie Hammer and Henry Cavill star in this adaptation of the old TV show starring Robert Vaughn. Guy Ritchie directs, and I just have a bad feeling about this one.

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(August 14): Chronicles the rise of the great NWA. It looks cool, but Orlando Bloom is in it. That just seems strange. Will he be wearing his pirate scarf? Ω

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See change Anneliese Vobis Anyone who walks into Reno’s city hall this month is going to notice something strange. “Broccoli and cauliflower”— by Josie Luciano that’s what visitors are saying about the newest art installation, according to security guard Mark Lippert.

Another guard sees tripe. Christine Fey, the city of Reno’s arts and culture manager, imagines peering down from a rainforest canopy or a bank of clouds.

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This slow build-up of bedrock feels even slower when compared to another ocean process highlighted by the artist—the rapid die-off of coral reefs. This issue is largely manmade and is caused by coral bleaching that occurs with the emergence of bright green killer algae that thrive in our warmer oceans, leaving entire ecosystems on the brink of extinction.

To call attention to this devastation, Vobis’ sculptures have the effect of taking over the space and the senses. Putrid green blooms remind the viewer of biological growth—not the slow moving tree kind, but the viral kind that seems to multiply in blobs and clots, popping out of the white walls like a rash.

Farther down the hall, white netting made of wire and plastic bags creeps across the gallery the way delicate marine skeletons might slowly consume a building. From a distance, the viewer observes what Fey calls “the smallest of the small.”

But then a funny thing happens.

Take a step closer and the “organisms” turn into “landscapes.”

Suddenly, the plastic bag netting resembles the gridded planes of a computer-generated landscape and the lime green algal blooms morph into the tiny forests found in every third grader’s diorama assignment on Donner Pass. All that’s missing from the scene are the ill-fated people.

Then again, it’s possible that people are more present than ever.

Who made the squeaky foam and bad-smelling paint? Who made the tiny sprays of plastic berries and plastic bags? No one could have created that crap except humans. No one would create something that useless except for us.

And maybe this contrast is exactly the point. When anyone with a camera can take a photo of a critical ocean habitat and every marine biologist will make the case for endangered species protection, it takes a special kind of artist to help us see ourselves when we look at the natural world. Then the real question becomes—do we like what we see? Ω

“Isn’t it funny how art can mean different things?” Fey said. From beautiful, biological masterpiece to grotesque craft store explosion, there are as many perspectives as there are people passing by.

To the artist—San Francisco sculptor Anneliese Vobis—her work is about “the strange beauty of environmental degradation.” Creating odd-looking pseudo-organisms with artificial materials is kind of her thing.

And Vobis’ latest thing is Symbiosis: a giant installation made of spray foam, green paint, fake flowers, felt and plastic bags that vaguely resembles coral algae and the planktonic protozoa known as radiolarian. The pieces explore the symbiotic relationship that these two micro-marine organisms share as well as the not-so-symbiotic relationship between humans and the environment.

From a biological standpoint, the word symbiosis is defined as “living together” and refers to a mutually beneficial relationship between two species. According to an email from Vobis, “Radiolarian often contain symbiotic algae; especially zooxantallae, which provide the energy for the cell. … When radiolarian die, their glass shells sink to the bottom of the ocean into what is called the Radiolarian Ooze. It eventually forms sedimentary rock.”

Anneliese Vobis' exhibit at Reno's city hall inspires a variety of interpretations.

anneliese Vobis’ exhibit symbiosis is at the Metro Gallery in Reno’s city hall, 1 e. First st., through June 26. For more information, visit www. anneliesevobis.com.

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Miguel had personal anecdotes of extraterrestrial encounters he’d share at the drop of a hat. His restaurant was decorated in an amazing amalgam of classic Mexican restaurant kitsch and icons of UFOlogy, piñatas and flying saucers hung about with wild abandon. I loved it, and I loved the food.

Though not entirely what would be considered “authentic,” it was classic Mexican-American grub.

After Miguel’s passing the restaurant fell to his descendants to carry on. They got rid of the little green men and renovated the decor to what can best be called “generic Mexican-American.” I felt the menu also suffered with the change and eventually parted ways with my standby favorite.

After over 50 years of success in what is now called Midtown, the family has opened a second location in a space vacated by a sub-par chain restaurant. They’ve done a pretty nice job converting the quasi-Italian decor into something Mexican, complete with Frida Kahlo prints and bright, zesty colors. The service was pretty quick on the draw. House Margaritas were served in 20-ounce schooners—over ice as they should be—sweeter than I prefer but still a

good deal ($7.50). If anything, our entrees followed the appetizers a little too soon. Most of the food was wellprepared by way of texture and assembly, the portions more than ample.

The refried beans and rice were fine.

The tortilla chips were thin, crispy and served warm. Yet the salsa had barely any heat or spice, a warning for the seasoning of dishes in general.

We began with albondigas soup ($2), which might be the item I enjoyed most. Savory broth, large vegetable chunks, tender meatball.

Pretty sizable portion for the price, outstanding on flavor and value. Less amazing was the bean and cheese chorizo dip ($5.95), essentially a pool of molten queso asadero, refritos, and meat that didn’t remotely read sausage. If I hadn’t read the menu, I’d have thought it was unseasoned ground beef. The less I say about the completely uncrisp cheese crisp appetizer the better ($3.95).

I understand not all people like the heat of chilies the way I do. I accept there need to be options for folks who consider ketchup “too spicy.” But certain cuisines come with an expectation of heat, and Mexican is likely the first thing most Americans will say when asked, “What’s a spicy food?” Every single dish we sampled had plenty of body and salt, but was almost completely devoid of capsaicin heat.

Among entrees ordered were chicken enchilada with chile relleno ($9.95), cheese enchilada with shredded beef taco ($10.95), chimichanga ($10.50 plus $1.25 for carnitas), and bistec ranchero ($11.95). The enchiladas and relleno were above average, the chimi was expertly crispy, and its pork was perfectly cooked, albeit cruelly thwarted from perfection by lack of seasoning. Ranchero sauce is usually more akin to beef gravy, so the lack of spice here is actually acceptable. The beef and vegetables were cooked just right.

Two small sopapillas completed the meal ($0.25 each), and though they weren’t as airy and pillowy as those I remember from Albuquerque, they still played their part as dessert.

Miguel’s has a roomy new space with food that is 90 percent close to being quite good. Barring a change in the kitchen, a caddy of hot sauce bottles on every table would do wonders for the experience. Ω

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Shaken and stirred Spy Spy is yet another spoof of the James Bond spy movie genre, and it’s a good one thanks to the presence of Melissa McCarthy. It doesn’t hurt that the film is written and directed by Paul Feig, who gave her an Oscar-nominated role in Bridesmaids. The team followed up that piece of comic brilliance with the fun, police-buddy comedy The Heat. by Now comes Spy, where McCarthy plays Bob Grimm Susan Cooper, a CIA agent chained to a desk in service of her partner in the field, b g ri m m @ ne w s re v i e w . c o m Bradley Fine (Jude Law). Circumstances call for Susan to go into the field for the first time, and she must leave her bat-infested CIA basement behind.

While Susan is hoping for a cool spy name and bitching spy gadgets, her commander (an acerbic Allison Janney) insists upon cat-lady cover identities and gadgets disguised in rape whistles and hemorrhoid wipes.

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In the field, she must do battle with an evil arms trader Rayna (deliciously nasty Rose Byrne) while contending with rogue agent Rick Ford (a surprisingly hilarious Jason Statham) who doesn’t believe she is up to the task. The mission takes her all over the world to locales like Rome and Paris, while requiring her to sport some pretty embarrassing grandma wigs.

One of the film’s great running gags is how relatively unattractive the whole spy racket is. While James Bond gets to race around in an Aston Martin, Susan does her chasing on a clumsy scooter. While Bond had the best of hotel accommodations, Susan is put up in a very “murdery” hotel full of rats.

And, yes, while the CIA basement has awesome computers and high tech gadgets, it’s infested with bats and rodents who shit on birthday cakes. Another great running gag would be that Susan, despite her years sitting behind a desk, turns out to be quite

the badass in a fight. Some of the best scenes in the movie involve her in impressive knife and gun fights.

For all of her talents as a physical comedienne, McCarthy’s true strengths lie in her ability to shoot off rapid-fire insults at unsuspecting victims. She and Byrne have a couple of verbal square-offs in this film where you have to believe the two actresses were given permission to just go at it and see what happens. Man, you don’t want to face off with McCarthy in an insult contest.

The deck is stacked against you.

Speaking of “face off,” Statham’s character establishes his quick-mouthed, boneheaded and extremely funny character with his belief that the CIA has a face-off machine like the one used in the classic Travolta-Cage showdown. Statham has never really been given a chance to show his comedic chops before. Not only does he rise to the occasion, but he demonstrates that perhaps his career has been going in the wrong direction from the very beginning.

Get this man into more comedies!

Next up for the Feig and McCarthy combo is Ghostbusters, featuring a female roster replacing the likes of Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson and Bill Murray. Fellow Bridesmaids alumnus Kristen Wiig is in the fold, and the closer we get to this, the more I get excited that Bill Murray passed, and the ladies are going to get their shot. There’s a lot of comedic talent already in the cast, which also includes Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong and Leslie Jones from Saturday Night Live.

I still think the best Melissa McCarthy movie moment is her outtake at the end of Judd Apatow’s This is 40, but there’s no doubt Feig gets the best entire film performances out of the golden lady. Spy gets credit for letting her show off her entire comedic arsenal rather than just having her fall down a lot. Ω

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George Miller is back in his post apocalyptic world of Mad Max, messing around with fast rigs on desert landscapes.

He has a new Max, Tom Hardy replacing Mel Gibson, and Charlize Theron is along for the ride. The results are a blast, probably the best in the franchise when it comes to action. I’m going to have to give a few points to Gibson over Hardy for his Max portrayal.

Hardy is good in the role, but Gibson is the original and best Max, even if Gibson is a total asshole. The film starts off with a shot reminiscent of The Road Warrior (a.k.a. Mad Max 2), and then it just goes berserk. Max gets himself captured by a really disgusting looking, villainous ruler named Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) and finds himself hanging upside down and providing blood for a pale, bald Joe minion, Nux (Nicholas Hoult). A shaven-headed Theron shows up as Imperator Furiosa, a one-time loyalist of Immortan Joe, who tricks him and kidnaps his wives, intent on taking them to some sort of green promised land. When Joe figures out she’s making a run for it, his soldiers (who look a little like the cave creatures from The Descent) take off after her. This includes Nux, with Max strapped to the front of his car wearing a facemask reminiscent of his Bane getup in The Dark Knight Rises. The folks who put the look of this movie together, from it’s terrific cinematography, to its costuming to its incredible stunt work, all deserve praise and extra beers.

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In the original Poltergeist, a dude eating a drumstick tears his face off while looking in a mirror, throwing chunks of bloody flesh in a sink. Somehow, that movie managed to get a PG rating. In this remake, Sam Rockwell cries, and somehow they get the PG-13 rating. I love Sam Rockwell, but it’s hard to watch him work up tears for this dreck. Actually, this movie is hard to watch from start to finish, even if you haven’t seen the original. Original director Tobe Hooper (teaming with writer-producer Steven Spielberg) managed a good, horrific treat spiked with humor back in 1982. This paltry remake from director Gil Kenan loses all of the spark of the original, and gives us a routine haunting movie with cheap scares involving clown dolls that don’t actually scare and kid actors who fail to register. I won’t single them out because they are kids, but they do suck. Rockwell and Rosemarie DeWitt squirm through the roles originated

by Craig T. Nelson and Jobeth Williams. There was no good reason for this undertaking.

The movie shouldn’t have been remade. If somebody dares to try and remake Jaws, I will be truly pissed off. Leave the Spielberg properties alone!

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson plays rescue pilot Ray, a gutsy and virtuous man on the job who, nevertheless, can’t keep things together on the home front. He gets divorce papers from wife Emma (Carla Gugino) on the day he’s supposed to take his daughter Blake (Alexandra Daddario) on a trip. Before he can pout and dwell on things too long, the earth starts shaking for what will be a series of devastating earthquakes. When it’s all over, numerous quakes and tsunamis have destroyed Los Angeles, San Francisco and the Hoover Dam. While the destruction looks great, and director Brad Peyton pulls out all of the stops when it comes to destroying California, the dialogue in this film is atrocious. When Ray heads out to save his wife in L.A. and his daughter in San Francisco, it’s often the worst of soap operas. Yes, it’s fun to see the San Francisco Giant’s stadium get smoked, especially if you’re a Dodger fun, but it’s no fun listening to the words spoken by performers before and after the devastation.

Granted, dialogue in a disaster movie doesn’t have to be top quality, but this stuff makes a Michael Bay movie sound like a Paul Thomas Anderson movie.

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Michael Fassbender just keeps on rolling with this one, a gritty, appropriately downbeat Western from writer-director John Maclean. Fassbender plays Silas, a cynical, grouchy rider on the American frontier in the 19th century who comes across Jay, a Scottish boy (Kodi-Smit McPhee) traveling alone in search of Rose (Caren Pistorious), a girl he loves. She and her father had to flee to America after an accident, and now they have a bounty on their heads. Silas knows of the bounty, but he doesn’t tell Jay. After coming across a group of bandits led

by Payne (the ever reliable Ben Mendelsohn), Silas must decide on whose side he’s going to back, the boy or the bandits. It’s a great ride, with a vivid depiction of the Old West unlike any I’ve seen before. By the time the action reaches Rose’s farm, a single house out in the middle of nowhere, you get a sense of just how few people were inhabiting that part of the world at this time. McPhee is heartbreaking as a young man who just doesn’t get it, and Fassbender continues to prove he’s a cinematic treasure. They make for a great screen duo. (Available for rent on iTunes, Amazon.com and On Demand during limited theatrical release.)

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The future is a little confusing and convoluted, but kind of cool anyway, in director-writer Brad Bird’s (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles) interesting enough ode to one of Disney’s most popular park attractions. Boy genius Frank Walker (Thomas Robinson) and his jetpack attend the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens, New York, during a wonderful sequence that recreates the legendary event. After sparring with the curator of an invention contest (Hugh Laurie), the despondent boy winds up on a bench sulking, only to be given a special pin by a mysterious young girl named Athena (the absolutely incredible Raffey Cassidy). The action cuts to years later, when that same girl gives a pin to teenager Casey (Britt Robertson).

The pin, when touched, transports Casey to a seemingly future land where invention is encouraged. Casey eventually winds up with a grown Frank (George Clooney), and they travel back to Tomorrowland to save our world. The script was co-written by Lost and Prometheus scribe Damon Lindelof, so, naturally, all of the dots don’t seem to be connected. Lindelof can be a little ambiguous, even confusing at times, but he’s always interesting. If you like your movies tied up in a nice little bow, the works of Lindelof are not for you. As for me, I have a fun time trying to figure his stuff out, even if I don’t come up with all of the answers.

This haunted house story plays like something many years ago. That’s due in part to a cast that includes Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), Larry Fessenden (Session 9) and Monte Markham (The Love Boat). It’s also due in part to the reality that writer-director Ted Geoghegan is exemplary at putting a movie together that has a look and feel like it could have played in a double feature with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre back in the day. Crampton plays a woman who moves into an old house with her husband (Andrew Sensenig) after the death of their son. Soon, Crampton notices a “presence” that she thinks is the spirit of her boy, but a visit from a mysterious old man (Markham) reveals that the house has a violent history. Then, well, things get really, really awful and bloody. The ghosts in this movie are well done, sort of a burnt up version of the ghosts from John Carpenter’s The Fog. The scares are real and effective; I can honestly say that no attempt at a scare in this movie falls flat. Fessenden has one of the best possession scenes you will see this side of the original The Exorcist, and Wojciech Golczewski provides a score that ties the film together nicely. It’s old-school horror done on a meager budget with an intention to scare you in real ways. Bravo. (Available for rent on iTunes, Amazon.com and On Demand during a limited theatrical release.)

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We can do it Heidalicious On Friday, June 5, Shea’s Tavern, the perennial winner of Best Dive Bar in this newspaper’s readers’ poll, hosted an by Brad Bynum event called The Dirty Party: Filthy Songs Nobody Else Will Let Us Play br a db@ But Shea’s. newsr eview.c om “It went great,” said Heidi Adkins, who, under the nom de guerre Heidalicious, was one of the evening’s DJs. “It was all raunchy songs—stuff you can’t play at any regular bar, but at Shea’s, you can play anything.”

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It’s just not something they can get into, even though a lot of my female friends have amazing taste in music.

They would love it. They just don’t know how to get started.”

She said it can be inspirational just to see other women behind the decks. She cited seeing Ana Sia, a Los Angeles-based DJ, who comes to Reno regularly, as very inspirational.

“This was before I was a DJ, and I was just amazed at her style and how she kind of controlled the environment of the whole evening,” said Adkins.

“It was just cool to see that she could do that. … Usually, people starting DJ-ing, they’re younger and they’re male. It just inspired me.”

She said other well-known local female DJs, like Teagan Thais and Georgette Crush, will also be participating in the event at 1up. There will be Jameson-flavored cupcakes and T-shirts that read “fuck ladies night.”

This is to emphasize that the event is an educational workshop, and not the typical club ladies’ night.

“It’s not really like, ‘look at all these hot girl DJs for all you boys,’ like ladies’ night usually is—it’s pretty condescending,” she said.

Adkins and her husband, Ed, own Let’s Do Things, a special events production company that puts on most of the big bar crawl events around town, like the upcoming Superhero Crawl on July 18.

She’s comfortable DJ-ing to a variety of audiences, including the more traditional dance clubbers at 1up and the rockers, tattoo artists and hip-hop heads at Shea’s. She’s even stretched out to perform at Burning Man-affiliated events, where the crowds generally expect upbeat dance music. For those sets, she’ll start with electronic music.

“I kind of lure people in a little bit, and as soon as I get them moving and dancing and liking the sounds—I play stuff with weird sounds and experimental type stuff—and then I’ll throw in a hip-hop song, and it’s pretty cool, because they would not normally listen to this music.”

Playing at Shea’s, she said, requires the opposite approach. “I have to go from a crowd that normally wants to hear songs they can sing along to, and then I throw on some dark, cool, whompy electronic stuff, and usually they’re like, ‘Wow, that’s so cool.’ … I didn’t think I would do well at Shea’s, because it’s usually kind of a rock crowd, but if I play really offensive stuff, they love it.” Ω

She focused primarily on hip-hop, playing filthy sex rhymes by rappers like Too Short and Danny Brown.

Local sex toy shop Adam & Eve sponsored the party, and raffled off a music-powered vibrator.

Adkins is also spearheading an event called We Can Do It Wednesdays, a monthly educational workshop for women who want to learn how to DJ. The first event will be on June 17 at 1up, 214 W. Commercial Row, the dance club that Adkins describes as “the foundation of electronic music in Reno.” For $10, participants can learn how to use a mixer, loop tracks, match beats and other DJ skills. The workshop will be from 7 to 10 p.m., followed by an after-party with an all-female DJ lineup. Adkins said she anticipated half a dozen participants, but 40 have already registered.

She said that DJ-ing is a maledominated industry, which can alienate some women who would otherwise be interested. She said it was intimidating the first time she DJ-ed at a club a few years ago.

“I came in and it was a bunch of younger boys, playing video games on their phones, all huddled around their phones. And I felt so awkward, just coming into this boys’ environment. And a lot of girls feel that way.

Heidi Adkins is organizing an event for women who want to learn to DJ.

For more information, visit soundcloud.com/ heidalicious.

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5 STAR SALOON 5132STAR SALOON West St., (775) 329-2878

Karaoke, 10pm, no cover Karaoke, 10pm, no cover

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

Dance party w/DJ DoublePlay, Dance party w/DJ DoublePlay, 10pm, no cover before 10pm, $5 after 10pm, no cover before 10pm, $5 after

Dance party w/DJ DoublePlay, Dance party w/DJ DoublePlay, 10pm, no cover before 10pm, $5 after 10pm, no cover before 10pm, $5 after

Rustler’s Moon, 8pm, no cover Rustler’s Moon, 8pm, no cover

Caribbean Vibes, 8pm, no cover Caribbean Vibes, 8pm, no cover

Caribbean Vibes, 8pm, no cover Caribbean Vibes, 8pm, no cover

3RD STREET 3RDW. STREET 125 Third St., (775) 323-5005 125 W. Third St., (775) 323-5005 132 West St., (775) 329-2878

James McMurtry James McMurtry June 11, 8 p.m.

June Cargo11, 8 p.m.

Cargo 255 N. Virginia St. 255 N. Virginia St. 398-5400 398-5400

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

BRASSERIE ST. JAMES BRASSERIE 901 S. Center St.,ST. (775)JAMES 348-8888 901 S. Center St., (775) 348-8888

CARGO AT WHITNEY PEAK HOTEL CARGO AT WHITNEY PEAK HOTEL 255 N. Virginia St., (775) 398-5400

James McMurtry, Max Gomez, 8pm, $17 James McMurtry, Max Gomez, 8pm, $17

CEOL IRISH PUB CEOL IRISHSt.,PUB 538 S. Virginia (775) 329-5558

Pub Quiz Trivia Night, Pub Trivia Night, 8pm,Quiz no cover 8pm, no cover

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

Comedy Comedy

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

3rd Street, 125 W. Third St., 323-5005: 3rd Comedy Street,Night 125 W. Third St., 323-5005: & Improv w/Patrick Shillito, Comedy & Improv w/Patrick Shillito, W, 9pm, Night no cover W, 9pm, no cover Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson Nugget, N. Carson Carson City,507 882-1626: DerekSt., Richards, Carson 882-1626: Derek Richards, F, 7:30pm,City, $15-$18 F, 7:30pm, $15-$18 Catch a Rising Star, Silver Legacy, 407 N. Catch a Rising SilverMike Legacy, 407Th,N. Virginia St.,Star, 329-4777: Gaffney, Virginia St.,$15.95; 329-4777: Mike10pm, Gaffney, Th, Su, 7:30pm, F, 7:30pm, Su, 7:30pm, $15.95; 10pm, F, 7:30pm, 10pm, $15.95; Sa, 7:30pm, $17.95; $15.95; Sa, 7:30pm, $17.95;$15.95 Corey Rodrigues, Tu,10pm, W, 7:30pm, Corey Rodrigues, Tu, W, 7:30pm, $15.95 The Improv at Harveys Cabaret, Harveys The Lake Improv at Harveys Cabaret, Harveys Tahoe, Stateline, (800) 553-1022: Lake Tahoe,David Stateline, (800) 553-1022: Flip Schultz, Gee, Th-F, Su, 9pm, $25; Flip Schultz, David Gee, Th-F, Su, 9pm, Sa, 8pm, 10pm, $30; Tom Rhodes, Nick $25; Hoff, Sa, 8pm, 10pm, $30; Tom Rhodes, Nick Hoff, W, 9pm, $25 W, 9pm, $25 Reno-Tahoe Comedy at Pioneer Reno-Tahoe Comedy Underground, 100atS.Pioneer Virginia St., Underground, 100 S. Virginia St., 686-6600: Derek Richards, Th, 7:30pm; 686-6600: Derek Richards, Th, 7:30pm; F, 9pm; Sa, 6:30pm, 9:30pm, $10-$15 F, 9pm; Sa, 6:30pm, 9:30pm, $10-$15

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Bias and Dunn, 6pm, no cover Bias and Dunn, 6pm, no cover

2002 Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 356-9799

FREIGHT HOUSE DISTRICT FREIGHT HOUSE DISTRICT 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7041 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7041

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

GREAT BASIN BREWING CO. GREAT BASIN BREWING CO. 846 Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 355-7711 846 Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 355-7711

HARRY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL HARRY’S BAR & GRILL 1100 E. PlumbSPORTS Ln., (775) 828-7665 1100 E. Plumb Ln., (775) 828-7665

HIMMEL HAUS HIMMEL HAUS 3819 Saddle Rd., South Lake Tahoe; (530) 314-7665

Monday Night Open Mic, Monday Open Mic, 8pm, M, Night no cover 8pm, M, no cover Strange on the Range, 7pm, W, no cover Strange on the Range, 7pm, W, no cover

Traditional Irish Tune Session, Traditional Tune Session, 7pm, Tu, noIrish cover 7pm, Tu, no cover Carson Feet Warmers, 11:30am, Tu, Carson Feet Warmers, Dave Leather, noon, W, 11:30am, no coverTu, Dave Leather, noon, W, no cover

Canela Negra, 6pm, no cover Canela Negra, 6pm, no cover Karaoke w/Nitesong Productions, 9pm, Tu, Karaoke w/Nitesong Productions, Tu, Open Mic/Ladies Night, 8:30pm, W,9pm, no cover Open Mic/Ladies Night, 8:30pm, W, no cover

Hollywood Trashed, 9:30pm, no cover Hollywood Trashed, 9:30pm, no cover Big Heart, 8pm, no cover Big Heart, 8pm, no cover DJ Fierce, 9pm, free entry w/Reno Aces DJ Fierce, 9pm, on freenon-games entry w/Reno ticket, no cover daysAces ticket, no cover on non-games days Live flamenco guitar music, Live flamenco guitar music, 5:30pm, no cover 5:30pm, no cover

Jake’s Garage, 9pm, free entry w/Reno Jake’s Garage, entry w/Reno Aces ticket, no 9pm, coverfree on non-games days Aces ticket, no cover on non-games days

Arnold Mitchem, 8pm, no cover Arnold Mitchem, 8pm, no cover

Chris Talbot, 8pm, no cover Chris Talbot, 8pm, no cover

Karaoke Night, 6:30pm, Tu, no cover Karaoke Night, 6:30pm, Tu, no cover

Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble, Tintabulations 7pm, no coverHandbell Ensemble, 7pm, no cover Karaoke w/Andrew, 9pm, no cover Karaoke w/Andrew, 9pm, no cover

8545 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach; (530) 546-0300 10603 Stead Blvd., Stead; (775) 677-7088

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THE GRID BAR & GRILL THE BARKings & GRILL 8545 N.GRID Lake Blvd., Beach; (530) 546-0300 HANGAR BAR HANGAR BAR Stead; (775) 677-7088 10603 Stead Blvd.,

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 6/15-6/17 MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 6/15-6/17

DG Kicks, 9pm, Tu, no cover DG Tu, no AfterKicks, Mic, 9pm, 11:30pm, W, cover no cover After Mic, 11:30pm, W, no cover Karaoke, 10pm, Tu, W, no cover Karaoke, 10pm, Tu, W, no cover

In Stride Music, noon, no cover In Stride Music, noon, no cover

ELBOW ROOM BAR ELBOW ROOM BAR (775) 356-9799 2002 Victorian Ave., Sparks;

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SUNDAY 6/14 SUNDAY 6/14

Alias Smith, 9pm, no cover Alias Smith, 9pm, no cover

816 Highway 40 West, Verdi; (775) 351-3206

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BAR-M-BAR BAR-M-BAR 816 Highway 40 West, Verdi; (775) 351-3206

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Blues jam w/Blue Haven, Blues jamnow/Blue 9:30pm, cover Haven, 9:30pm, no cover

Karaoke Kat, 9pm, no cover Karaoke Kat, 9pm, no cover

Bass Heavy, 9pm, W, $TBA Bass Heavy, 9pm, W, $TBA

Canyon White Open Mic Night, Canyon 8pm, noWhite coverOpen Mic Night, 8pm, no cover Open mic, 7pm, no cover Open mic, 7pm, no cover Open Mic Night, 9pm, M, no cover Open Mic Night, no cover Trivia Night, 9pm,9pm, W, noM,cover Trivia Night, 9pm, W, no cover

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THE HOLLAND PROJECT THE HOLLAND PROJECT 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858 JUB JUB’S THIRST PARLOR JUB JUB’S PARLOR 71 S. Wells Ave., THIRST (775) 384-1652

FRIDAY 6/12 FRIDAY 6/12

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SUNDAY 6/14 SUNDAY 6/14

Vonneguts, Foos, Werewolf Club, 8pm, $5 Foos, Werewolf Club, Vonneguts, 8pm, $5

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 6/15-6/17 MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 6/15-6/17

Iji, Casino Hearts, Taste Buds, 8pm, M, $TBA Dog Party,Hearts, City Wolves, 8pm, W, $TBA Iji, Casino Taste Buds, 8pm, M, $TBA Dog Party, City Wolves, 8pm, W, $TBA 1) Necro, Pawz One, Auxillaree, 8pm, Tu, $18 Blazin Mics!, 9:30pm, M, no cover 1)2)Necro, Pawz One, Auxillaree, 8pm, Tu, $18 2) Blazin Mics!, 9:30pm, M, no cover

711) S. Wells Ave., 384-1652 Showroom 2) (775) Main Bar 1) Showroom 2) Main Bar

THE JUNGLE THE 246 W.JUNGLE First St., (775) 329-4484 246 W. First St., (775) 329-4484 KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE KNITTING CONCERT HOUSE 211 N. VirginiaFACTORY St., (775) 323-5648 211 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-5648 MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS MOODY’S BISTRO BEATS 10007 Bridge St., Truckee;BAR (530) & 587-8688 10007 Bridge St., Truckee; (530) 587-8688 O’SKIS PUB & GRILLE O’SKIS PUB GRILLE 840 Victorian Ave.,&Sparks; (775) 359-7547 840 Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 359-7547 PADDY & IRENE’S IRISH PUB PADDY & IRENE’S IRISH 906-A Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775)PUB 358-5484 906-A Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 358-5484 POLO LOUNGE POLO LOUNGE 1559 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-8864 1559 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-8864 PONDEROSA SALOON PONDEROSA SALOON 106 S. C St., Virginia City; (775) 847-7210 106 S. C St., Virginia City; (775) 847-7210 RED DOG SALOON RED SALOON 76 N. CDOG St., Virginia City; (775) 847-7474 76 N. C St., Virginia City; (775) 847-7474 RUBEN’S CANTINA RUBEN’S 1483 E. FourthCANTINA St., (775) 622-9424 1483 E. Fourth St., (775) 622-9424 SINGER SOCIAL CLUB SINGER SOCIAL 219 W. Second St., (775)CLUB 657-9466 219 W. Second St., (775) 657-9466 SPARKS LOUNGE SPARKS 1237 Baring LOUNGE Blvd., Sparks; (775) 409-3340 1237 Baring Blvd., Sparks; (775) 409-3340 ST. JAMES INFIRMARY ST. JAMESAve., INFIRMARY 445 California (775) 657-8484 445 California Ave., (775) 657-8484 STUDIO ON 4TH STUDIO ONSt.,4TH 432 E. Fourth (775) 737-9776 432 E. Fourth St., (775) 737-9776 WILD RIVER GRILLE WILD RIVER 17 S. Virginia St., GRILLE (775) 284-7455 17 S. Virginia St., (775) 284-7455 WILDFLOWER VILLAGE WILDFLOWER VILLAGE 4275-4395 W. Fourth St., (775) 787-3769

Lost Whiskey Engine, 8:30pm, no cover Lost Whiskey Engine, 8:30pm, no cover

Acoustic Wonderland Singer-Songwriter Showcase, 8pm, no cover Acoustic Wonderland Singer-Songwriter Showcase, 8pm, no cover

Y&T, Krosphyer, 8pm, $19.50-$50 Y&T, Krosphyer, 8pm, $19.50-$50

Antiserum, Trevor Kelly, Gamma, Kowta, Head Soar, Trevor 7pm, $10-$15 Antiserum, Kelly, Gamma, Kowta, Head Soar, 7pm, $10-$15

The Far West, 8:30pm, no cover The Far West, 8:30pm, no cover

The Far West, 8:30pm, no cover The Far West, 8:30pm, no cover

Outspoken: Open Mic Night, 7pm, M, no Open coverMic Night, Outspoken: 7pm, M, no cover

Supersuckers, Reno We Have A Problem, 8:30pm, $12-$20 Supersuckers, Reno We Have A Problem, 8:30pm, $12-$20

Supersuckers Supersuckers June 14, 8:30 p.m.

June 14, 8:30 p.m.

Knitting Factory Knitting Factory 211 N. Virginia St. 211 N. Virginia St. 323-5648 323-5648

Shamrockit Open Mic Night, 6pm, no cover Shamrockit Open Mic Night, 6pm, no cover Karaoke w/Cyco Mike, 9pm, no cover Karaoke w/Cyco Mike, 9pm, no cover Johnny Lipka’s Gemini, 9pm, no cover Johnny Lipka’s Gemini, 9pm, no cover

Johnny Lipka’s Gemini, 9pm, no cover Johnny Lipka’s Gemini, 9pm, no cover

Steel Rockin’ Karaoke, 8pm, no cover Steel Rockin’ Karaoke, 8pm, no cover

Live music, 8pm, no cover Live music, 8pm, no cover

Lady and the Tramps, 8pm, no cover Lady and the Tramps, 8pm, no cover

Lady and the Tramps, 8pm, no cover Lady and the Tramps, 8pm, no cover

Open Mic Night, 7pm, M, W, no cover Open Mic Night, 7pm, M, W, no cover

Choppa Clique, 7pm, $TBA Choppa Clique, 7pm, $TBA

Hip Hop Open Mic, 10pm, W, no cover Hip Hop Open Mic, 10pm, W, no cover

Blues Jam Thursday, 7pm, no cover Karaoke, no7pm, coverno cover Blues Jam11:30pm, Thursday, Karaoke, 11:30pm, no cover

Dog Party Dog Party June 17, 8 p.m.

Thursday Showcase, 8pm, no cover Thursday Showcase, 8pm, no cover Local Music Night w/local bands or local DJs,Night 9pm,w/local no cover Local Music bands or local DJs, 9pm, no cover Keith Lowell Jensen, Johnny Taylor, 8:30pm, $TBA Keith Lowell Jensen, Johnny Taylor, 8:30pm, $TBA Verbal Kint, 6pm, no cover Verbal Kint, 6pm, no cover

Milton Merlos, 6pm, no cover Milton Merlos, 6pm, no cover

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Erika Paul, 6pm, no cover Erika Paul, 6pm, no cover

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

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2) The Palmore Remix, 8pm, no cover 2) The Palmore Remix, 8pm, no cover

2) The Palmore Remix, 4pm, no cover 2) TheBook, Palmore Remix, 4pm, no cover Cook 10pm, no cover Cook Book, 10pm, no cover

2) The Palmore Remix, 4pm, no cover 2) TheBook, Palmore Remix, 4pm, no cover Cook 10pm, no cover Cook Book, 10pm, no cover

2) Cook Book, 8pm, no cover 2) Cook Book, 8pm, no cover

2) American Made Band, 2) American Band, 8pm, M, Tu, W,Made no cover 8pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

2) Just Us, 7pm, no cover

2) Just Us, 8pm, no cover 2) Just Us, 8pm, no cover

2) Just Us, 8pm, no cover 2) Just Us, 8pm, no cover

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

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

2) Drop Theory, 10pm, no cover 2) Drop Theory, 10pm, no cover

2) Delta Nove, 10pm, no cover 2) Delta Nove, 10pm, no cover

1) Tap Factory, 7pm, $26.95 Factory,10:30pm, 7pm, $26.95 1) Tap 2) Audioboxx, no cover 2) Audioboxx, 10:30pm, no cover

1) Tap Factory, 7pm, $26.95 Factory,10:30pm, 7pm, $26.95 1) Tap 2) Audioboxx, no cover 2) 10:30pm, no cover 3) Audioboxx, Voodoo Cowboys, 10pm, no cover 3) Voodoo Cowboys, 10pm, no cover

1) Tap Factory, 7pm, 9:30pm, $26.95 1) Tap Factory,10:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm, $26.95 2) Audioboxx, no cover 2) 10:30pm, no cover 3) Audioboxx, Voodoo Cowboys, 10pm, no cover 3) Voodoo Cowboys, 10pm, no cover

1) Tap Factory, 7pm, $26.95 Factory,10:30pm, 7pm, $26.95 1) Tap 2) Audioboxx, no cover 2) Audioboxx, 10:30pm, no cover

1) Tap Factory, 7pm, Tu, W, $26.95 2) Left Factory , 7pm,W, Tu,noW,cover $26.95 Left 1) Tap of Centre, 10:30pm, 3)2) Frank of Centre,Left 10:30pm, W, no cover Frank Garrett, of Centre, 10pm, no3)cover Garrett, Left of Centre, 10pm, no cover

2) Flirt Thursdays, 10pm, no cover 2) Thursdays, 10pm, no cover 3) Flirt Honky Tonk Thursdays w/DJ Jamie G, 3) Honky 10pm, no Tonk coverThursdays w/DJ Jamie G, 10pm, no cover

2) Pole-A-Palooza w/DJ E-Rock, 10pm, $10 2) w/DJ E-Rock, 10pm,G,$10 3) Pole-A-Palooza Boots & Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie 3) Boots Daisy Dukes w/DJ Jamie G, 10pm, no & cover 10pm, no cover

2) Nick Ferrer, 10pm, $15 2) Ferrer, $15 3) Nick County Social10pm, Saturdays 3) County Saturdays w/DJ JamieSocial G, 10pm, no cover w/DJ Jamie G, 10pm, no cover

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1) Flock of 80z, 9pm, no cover 1) Flock of 80z, 9pm, no cover

1) Jelly Bread, 9pm, no cover 1) Jelly Dee JayBread, Silver,9pm, 11pm,no nocover cover Dee Jay Silver, 11pm, no cover

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Cobra Lounge at Asian Noodles, 1290 E. Cobra Lounge Noodles, E. Plumb Lane, at Ste.Asian 1, 828-7227: Cash1290 Karaoke Plumb Lane,Simard, Ste. 1, Sa, 828-7227: Karaoke w/Jacques 8pm, noCash cover w/Jacques Simard, Sa, 8pm, no cover Money Bar, 180 W. Peckham Lane, Ste. 1070, Money Bar, 180 W. Peckham Lane, Ste. 1070, 823-9977: Steve Starr Karaoke, F, 9pm, 823-9977: no cover Steve Starr Karaoke, F, 9pm, no cover Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1475 E. Prater Spiro’s & Grille, 1475 F-Sa, E. Prater Way, Sports Ste. 103,Bar Sparks, 356-6000: Way, 103, Sparks, 356-6000: F-Sa, 9pm, Ste. no cover 9pm, no cover West Second Street Bar, 118 W. Second St., West384-7976: SecondDaily, Street 118 W. Second St., 8pm,Bar, no cover 384-7976: Daily, 8pm, no cover

HARRAH’S RENO HARRAH’S RENO 219 N. Center St., (775) 788-2900

219 N. CenterShowroom St., (775)2)788-2900 1) Sammy’s The Zone 1) Showroom 2) The Zone 3) Sammy’s Sapphire Lounge 4) Plaza 5) Convention Center 3) Sapphire Lounge 4) Plaza 5) Convention Center

NUGGET CASINO RESORT NUGGET 1100 Nugget CASINO Ave., Sparks;RESORT (775) 356-3300

1) Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind 1) Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind $29.50-$40.50 the Song, 8pm, the Song, 8pm, $29.50-$40.50

1) Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind 1) Unplugged: The Story Behind M, $29.50-$40.50 theNashville Song, 8pm, the Song, 8pm, M, $29.50-$40.50

3) DJ/dancing, 5pm, no cover 3) DJ/dancing, no8pm, coverno cover American Made5pm, Band, American Made Band, 8pm, no cover

3) DJ/dancing, 5pm, no cover 3) DJ/dancing, 5pm, no cover

3) DJ/line dancing lessons, 3) DJ/line 6pm, W, nodancing cover lessons, 6pm, W, no cover

2707 S. Virginia St., (775) 826-2121 1) Tuscany Ballroom 2) Terrace Lounge 1) Ballroom 2) Terrace Lounge 3) Tuscany Edge 4) Capri Ballroom 3) Edge 4) Capri Ballroom

2) Soul Scratch, 7pm, no cover 2) Soul Scratch, 7pm, no cover

2) Soul Scratch, 8pm, no cover 2) Scratch,7:30pm, 8pm, no$10 cover 3) Soul Fixx Fridays, after 8pm 3) Fixx Fridays, 7:30pm, $10 after 8pm

2) Soul Scratch, 8pm, no cover 2) Soul Scratch, 8pm, no cover

2) Drew Weseley Trio, 6pm, no cover 2) Drew Weseley Trio, 6pm, no cover

2) Drew Weseley Trio, 2) Drew Weseley 6pm, M, Tu, W, noTrio, cover 6pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

345 Arlington Ave.,2)(775) 348-2200 1) 3rdN. Street Lounge Jester Theater 1) LoungeMarket 2) Jester Theater 3) 3rd PoolStreet 4) Farmers’ 3) Pool 4) Farmers’ Market

4) Lebo & Friends, 7pm, no cover 4) Lebo & Friends, 7pm, no cover

3) Wet & Wild Pool Party, 6pm, $5 3) Wet & Wild Pool Party, 6pm, $5

2) Utility Players Improv Show, 2) Utility 8pm, $15Players Improv Show, 8pm, $15

2) Banzai Thursdays w/DJ Trivia, 2) Banzai Thursdays w/DJ Trivia, 8pm, no cover 8pm, no coverof Aura, 3) University 3) University 9pm, no coverof Aura, 9pm, no cover

2) Superlicious, 9pm, no cover 2) 3) Superlicious, Fashion Friday,9pm, 9pm,nonocover cover 3) 9pm, no cover 4) Fashion Atomika,Friday, 9pm, no cover 4) Atomika, 9pm, no cover

2) Superlicious, 9pm, no cover 2) 9pm, no 9pm, cover$5 3) Superlicious, Seduction Saturdays, 3) Saturdays, 9pm, $5 4) Seduction Atomika, 9pm, no cover 4) Atomika, 9pm, no cover

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

PEPPERMILL RESORT SPA CASINO PEPPERMILL SPA CASINO 2707 S. Virginia St.,RESORT (775) 826-2121

407 N. Virginia St.,Hall (775) 325-7401 1) Grand Exposition 2) Rum Bullions Island Bar 1) Exposition Hall4)2) Silver Rum Bullions 3) Grand Aura Ultra Lounge Baron Island LoungeBar 3) Aura Ultra Lounge 4) Silver Baron Lounge

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1) Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind Unplugged: The Story Behind 1) Nashville $29.50-$40.50 the Song, 8pm, , 8pm,8pm, $29.50-$40.50 the SongJane, 3) Tany no cover 3) Jane, 8pm,7pm, no cover 4) Tany The Novelists, no cover 4) The Novelists, 7pm, no cover

2) Charlie Daniels, 8pm, $42-$49 2) Daniels, $42-$49 3) Charlie DJ/dancing, 5pm,8pm, no cover 3) DJ/dancing, no8pm, coverno cover American Made5pm, Band, American Made11pm, Band,no8pm, no cover Ashley Barron, cover Ashley Barron, 11pm, no cover

SILVER LEGACY SILVER LEGACY 407 N. Virginia St., (775) 325-7401

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1) Rustlers’ Heat, 9pm, W, no cover 1) Rustlers’ Heat, 9pm, W, no cover

3) DJ/dancing, 5pm, no cover 3) DJ/dancing, no8pm, coverno cover American Made5pm, Band, American Made Band, 8pm, no cover

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

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3) Rick Metz, 6pm, W, no cover 3) Rick Metz, 6pm, W, no cover

2) Recovery Sundays, 10pm, no cover 2) Sundays, no cover 3) Recovery Industry Night, 9pm,10pm, no cover 3) Industry Night, 9pm, no cover

2) Trey Valentine’s Backstage Karaoke, 2) TreyTu,Valentine’s 8pm, no cover Backstage Karaoke, 8pm, Tu, no cover Country-Rock Bingo w/Jeff Gregg, Country-Rock Bingo w/Jeff Gregg, 9pm, W, no cover 9pm, W, no cover

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For a complete listing of this week’s events, visit newsreview.com/reno 39 North Marketplace Sparks has a new event to draw people to Victorian Square. 39 North Marketplace is a street fair featuring art and crafts, produce, health and wellness items and specialty food vendors. The weekly event also features cooking demos, food and health tutorials and the Kids Connect Zone. The market is open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, June 11-Aug. 20, at the corner of Victorian Avenue and 10th Street in downtown Sparks. The event will be closed on Aug. 6 for Hot August Nights. Admission is free. June 11th also marks the first event of Sparks Up, a collaboration between the Sparks Museum, 39 North Marketplace and TMCC Galleries and Visual Arts. The pop-up art exhibit series will emphasize the mentoring process between professional artists and students.

The inaugural show will feature the paintings of Truckee Meadows Community College fine arts students with professional artist Marti Bein. A reception with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Visit www.39northdowntown.com or http://sparksmuseum.org.

Barrio Block Party Nevada Museum of Art holds its summer kick-off block party, with free admission to the museum, live performances, food and craft vendors and hands-on art projects. Create original woodblock prints using an industrial asphalt roller or make colorful tissue paper flowers and papel picado. There will be music by Ritmo Ardiente, DJ sets and performance art by visiting artist Erika Harrsch.

Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NMA, 160 W. Liberty St. Free admission to the museum continues until 6 p.m. Call 329-3333 or visit www.nevadaart.org.

Tour de Nez The bike race and street party returns to its roots as a downtown Reno criterium on the USA Cycling calendar for pros, aspiring pros, nationally ranked amateurs and the average cyclist who wants to see how he or she will do in a real race. The event also features a handcycles race, the Klunker Classic and kids’ race. The criterium race is a 1-mile loop starting on California Avenue and heading right on Flint Street, right on Court Street, right on Hill, left on Ridge Street, right on Sierra Street and right on California Avenue. The cycling celebration takes place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, along California Avenue in Midtown Reno. Visit http://tourdenez.com.

The Biggest Little Pollinator Fair You may be aware that the honey bee population in North America and Europe has declined over the past several years. While the possible causes of colony collapse disorder have ranged from pesticide overuse to mite infestation, no one really knows for sure what’s destroying western honey bee colonies. Other pollinators such as butterflies, bats and birds have also been endangered by loss of habitat or disease. Learn more about the importance of pollinating insects and animals at The Biggest Little Pollinator Fair, which will feature craft vendors, tasting stations, hands-on activities, a kids’ spelling bee and info sessions on native pollinators, as well as strategies for attracting them and how to plan a pollinator garden. Great Basin Community Food Co-op, Nevada Bugs & Butterflies, Bee Habitat, City of Reno Urban Forestry Commission, River School Farm and Urban Roots are some of the local businesses and organizations that will attend. The fair takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at Urban Roots Farm, 3001 W. Fourth St., Ste. 12, Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested. Call 636-5105 or visit www.urgc.org.

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Downtown Reno Farmers’ Market, features 80 vendors under a 10,000-square foot tent in the parking lot of the Sands Regency, 345 N. Arlington Avenue. Visitors can expect to find fresh produce, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, live music and more. The market takes place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Thursday, June 11-Aug. 27. Admission is free. Visit www.shirleysfarmersmarkets.com or www.sandsregency.com for details.

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

The deadline for entries in the issue of Thursday, June 25, is Wednesday, June 18.

Comedy UP & ATOM IMPROV: The group performs long-form narrative improv based on audience suggestions. Sa, 8pm through 3/26. $5 per person. The Potentialist Workshop, 2275 Dickerson Road, (775) 250-0189, www.facebook.com/ upandatomimprov.

Events THE BIGGEST LITTLE POLLINATOR FAIR: The fair features craft vendors, tasting stations, hands-on activities, a kids’ spelling bee and info sessions on native pollinators, strategies for attracting them and how to plan a pollinator garden. Confirmed participants include Great Basin Community Food Co-op, Nevada Bugs & Butterflies, Bee Habitat, City of Reno Urban Forestry Commission, River School Farm and event host Urban Roots. Sa, 6/13, 1-4pm.

Free, $5 suggested donation. Urban Roots Farm, 3001 W. Fourth St., 6365105, www.urgc.org.

COOL CAR, TRUCK AND MOTORCYCLE CRUISE: The weekly cruise is open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles and includes a drawing for gas money, prizes and more. The event will be cancelled in inclement weather. F, 8pm through 10/2.

Heavenly Village, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-7300, www.goodsamsaferide.com.

COUNTRY CRAWL: The fourth annual country/western pub crawl in downtown Sparks features dancing, mechanical bull riding and more. Cups can be bought for $5 pre-sale and $10 at the door. With your purchase you receive a souvenir cup and discounted drinks all night and participating locations, including Great Basin Brewing Co., Cantina Los Tres Hombres, the Nugget Casino Resort, Victorian Saloon and Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub. F, 6/12, 7pmmidnight. $5-$10 for cups. Victorian Square, 14th St. and Pyramid Way along Victorian Ave. in Sparks, (775) 338-1406, http://cowboycrawl.com.

FEED THE CAMEL: The family-friendly food truck event features mobile food purveyors, libations and arts. W, 5-8pm through 9/30. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 4500062, www.facebook.com/ pages/Feed-TheCamel/256832417824677?fref=ts.

MUCKFEST: MINING, WHISKEY & CIGARS: Celebrate Nevada’s mining history at Muckfest: Mining, Whiskey & Cigars.

Experience the past, present and future of mining on the Comstock. Sa, 6/13, 10am-5pm. $25. Downtown Virginia City, (775) 851-4444; www.visitvirginia citynv.com.

OCTANE FEST: This year will feature two days of Monster Truck Spring Nationals. F, 6/12, 7am; Sa, 6/13, 7am; Su, 6/14, 8am. $5-$14. Churchill County Fairgrounds, 325 Sheckler Road, Fallon, (775) 423-7733; http://visitfallonnevada.com/octanefest.

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QUAIL QUEST: TRUCKEE MEADOWS TREASURE HUNT: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation presents this all-day photo scavenger day. The hunt begins at 8am at the TMPF office in Idlewild Park, where teams will be given clues for the more than 200 area parks, trails and open spaces across the Truckee Meadows. Teams will post pictures on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram of their team in front of certain park signs, landmarks, flora and fauna for points. Emailed pictures and digital camera cards are also accepted.

Register online at www.tmparks foundation.org or download a registration form and mail to TMPF, 50 Cowan Drive, Reno, NV 89509. To have a registration form mailed to you or for questions call (775) 276-5816. Sa, 6/13, 8am-8pm. $50 per team of five. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, 276-5816, www.tmparksfoundation.org.

RAIL CITY FARMERS’ MARKET: The boutique market will offer fresh produce and products from local farms and food purveyors, including Snyder Family Farms, Workman Farms, Sand Hill Dairy, the Bakery Gallery and Mitchell Pickle Packing Company. Su, 10am-2pm through 9/27. Opens 6/14. Free admission. Rail City Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way in Sparks; (775) 355-1551; www.railcity gardencenter.com.

RENO HEART & STROKE BALL: The 28th annual ball honors University of Nevada, Reno President Marc Johnson and Dr. Karen Penner-Johnson and raises funds for life-saving research and community education programs in Northern Nevada. Th, 6/11, 5:30pm. $225 per ticket.

All donations welcome. University of Nevada Grand Ballroom, 1664 N. Virginia St. University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-1110, http://bestmedicinenews.org/ out-about/locals-corner-juneevents/#HeartBall.

RENO RENDEZVOUS: The motorcycle expo features a trade show, demos, live entertainment, stunt shows and more.

Th-Sa through 6/20. Opens 6/18. $75-$139.

Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., (800) 843-9460, http://reno rendezvous.org.

RENO RODEO: The 96th annual “Wildest, Richest, Rodeo in the West” features a cattle drive, Xtreme Bull Riding, mutton bustin’, steer wrestling, barrel racing, drill team competition and other rodeo events, as well as a parade through downtown Reno, carnival rides and other attractions. M-Su through 6/27.

Opens 6/18. $7-$25 with discounts for children, seniors and military. RenoSparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., (775) 329-3877, www.renorodeo.com.

RENO STREET FOOD: PARTY IN THE PARK: The street food event features more than 25 gourmet foods, craft desserts, beer, wine and mixed drinks vendors and live music weekly through Oct. 2. F, 5-9pm through 10/2. Free admission. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (805) 795-0539.

SKY TAVERN SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: Sky Tavern’s family-friendly summer concert series kicks off with a performance by The Derailment with opening acts Asphalt Socialites and Liam Kyle Cahill. All donations and food and drink sales benefit the Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program. Su, 6/14, 12-4pm.

Free with suggested donation of $10 per adult minimum. Sky Tavern Ski Area Lodge, 21130 Mount Rose Highway 11 miles west of US 395, (408) 234-6429, www.facebook.com/SkyTavernSummer Music.

SPARKS FOOD TRUCK DRIVE-IN: Local food trucks and specialty vendors will have food and treats available for purchase, followed by a free movie in the newly renovated St. Mary’s Outdoor Amphitheater. The event will be held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the

month from June through September, with the exception of August. In August, the event will take place on the third and fifth Saturday. Sa, 6/13, 6-9pm; Sa,

6/27, 6-9pm; Sa, 7/11, 6-9pm; Sa, 7/25, 69pm; Sa, 8/15, 6-9pm; Sa, 8/29, 6-9pm; Sa, 9/12, 6-9pm; Sa, 9/26, 6-9pm. Free

admission. Victorian Square, 14th Street and Pyramid Way along Victorian Avenue, Sparks, www.facebook.com/foodtruckdrivein.

STEAMBOAT HOT SPRINGS ART FESTIVAL: The festival features unique, handmade items, food, music and more. Sa, 6/13, 10am-11pm. Free. Steamboat Hot Springs, Heal Center & Spa, 16010 S. Virginia St., (775) 853-6600, http://steamboatsprings.org.

TOUGH MUDDER: This hardcore 10-12 mile course with military-style obstacles tests participants’ strength, stamina and threshold for pain. Sa, Su through 6/14. Opens 6/13. $20-$40 for spectator tickets. Northstar California Resort, 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, (800) 466-6784; www.toughmudder.com /events/2015-tahoe.

TOUR DE NEZ: The bike race and street party returns to its roots as a downtown Reno criterium on the USA Cycling calendar for pros, aspiring pros, nationally ranked amateurs and the average cyclist who wants to see how he or she will do in a real race. The course is a 1-mile loop starting on California Avenue. The event also features a handcycles race, the Klunker Classic and kids’ race. Sa, 6/13, 8am7pm. Tour de Nez, California Avenue, http://tourdenez.com.

UPPER RALSTON/NORTHERN LITTLE ITALY TOUR: Enjoy a walk in a residential neighborhood with a mix of architectural styles.

Proximity to the University of Nevada, Reno has traditionally determined the mix of residents, professors and students alike. Tour guides: Jim and Sue Smith. Reservations required. Sa, 6/13, 9-10:30am. $10, free for HRPS members.

Washington Street, The Strand Intersection of Washington Street, The Strand and College Avenue, (775) 7474478, www.historicreno.org.

VALHALLA ART, MUSIC AND THEATRE FESTIVAL: The 34th annual festival celebrates music, theater and the visual arts with concerts, exhibits, events and activities throughout August. The events occur in the Boathouse Theatre, The Valhalla Grand Hall and the Grand lawn. M-Su through 8/26. Opens 6/17. Prices vary.

Tallac Historic Site, 1 Valhalla Road, off Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-4975, http://valhallatahoe.com.

WELLS AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR: Take a stroll through a working-class neighborhood along the path of the Wells Avenue streetcar, across the V&T tracks, and past the homes of the “Thoma Street Gang.” Reservations required. Tu, 6/16, 6-7:30pm. $10, free for HRPS members. Historical Southside School Annex, 190 E. Liberty St., (775) 747-4478; www.historicreno.org.

YOUR GUT MICROBIOME, NUTRITION AND DISEASE: Dr. Carolyn Slupsky of the UC Davis Departments of Nutrition and Food Science & Technology will discuss how diet can impact the gut microbiome and how the microbes in our gut can influence our health. Refreshments and cash bar 5:30 p.m., presentation begins at 6 p.m. Th, 6/11, 5:30-7pm. $5 suggested donation. Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village; (775) 881-7560, ext. 7483, http://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events.

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

GALENA KIDS: Galena Creek Visitor Center offers this fun and educational presentation and craft session for kids ages 2-10 on the second Saturday of each month. Second Sa of every month, 1011am. $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway; (775) 849-4948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

MOM AND ME (AND DAD, TOO!) GARDEN WALK: Learn about the trees and flowers of the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden during this guided garden walk that’s geared toward parents, grandparents and children of all ages. Third W of every month, 10:30am through 8/19. Opens 6/17. $5, free for May Arboretum Society members. Ranch House at Wilbur D. May Arboretum, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-4153, www.mayarboretumsociety.org /tours—other-activities.html.

THE RENO BLESSING: Lifeline Outreach will give away thousands of shoes and diapers to children in the Reno/Sparks region to celebrate the grand opening of the New Lifeline Outreach Diaper Bank. The event is free, but registration is required to receive the free items.

Sa, 6/13, 12-3pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., www.therenoblessing.com.

SMALL WONDER WEDNESDAY: Families with children 5 years old and younger are invited to play, explore and listen to stories read by the museum’s educators. Only children age 5 and younger are admitted to Small Wonder Wednesdays, which start at 9am, an hour before the museum opens. Older siblings may join at 10am. Third W of every month, 9am. $8 per person; free for members and babies under age 1.

Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St., (775) 7861000; www.nvdm.org.

Art A AN ART GALLERY: Reno ARTlaws. See the artwork of established and thriving artists. The show runs the entire month of June. Private tours are available. M-Su, 12-4pm through 6/30. Free.

Contact Luke (775) 737-9399, Luke@aanart.com, www.aanart.com for details on this exhibit. 40 E. Fourth St.

ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO GALLERY: Cowboy at the Co-op. The Artists Co-op salutes the Reno Rodeo and celebrates Western art. Work by guest artist Kaleigh Surber will also be on display. M-Su, 11am-4pm through 6/30. Free. 627 Mill St.; (775) 322-8896; www.artistscoopgalleryreno.com.

ARTSPACE, WEST STREET MARKET: Flo Oy Wong at Artspace Reception. In acknowledgement of her identity as an American of Chinese descent, Flo Oy Wong frequently uses Chinese and English text in her work. This exhibition at Artspace will share artwork from several bodies of work. Through 6/27, 48pm. Free. 144 West St.; (775) 784-6658.

HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: A Tender Spark.

This exhibit features local artist Lisa Kurt’s most recent paintings which lead the viewer on mini narratives exploring human fascination with nature—particularly animals and animal-like creatures—while also conveying mythologies, dreams and childhood memory. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 11.

The reception is open to the general public from 6:30-8pm with an artist talk in the gallery at 7pm. Tu-F, 3-6pm through 6/26; Th, 6/11, 6:30-8pm. Free.

Contact Alisha Funkhouser, (775) 7421858, alisha@hollandreno.org, www.hollandreno.org, 140 Vesta St.; (775) 742-1858.

HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY AT BIBO COFFEE CO.: The Swarm. Using collage

and mixed media, Erin Wohletz creates eye-catching pieces that focus on her confusion with death and gender. The opening reception will be held Friday, June 12, from 6pm-8pm. M-Su through 7/3; F, 6/12, 6-8pm. Free. Contact Summer Orr & Lupe Reyes (775) 7421858, intern@hollandreno.org, www.hollandreno.org/portfolio/microgallery for details on this exhibit. 945 Record St., (775) 348-8087.

JOT TRAVIS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: I Am My Brother’s Keeper. Yad Vashem’s new exhibition pays tribute to the courageous deeds of the Righteous Among the Nations and to the resilience and determination of those who survived the Holocaust. The exhibition makes use of state-of-theart multimedia productions to bring the actual voices of both the rescuers and those who were rescued to the audience. Through 8/15, 4-8pm. Free. 900 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6837.

MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Ethereal Luminescence: J. Michael Orr. McKinley Arts and Culture Center hosts luminescent paintings by J. Michael Orr. Ethereal Luminescence combines the iridescent and striking nature of sunsets over sky with spiritual influence.

M-F, 8am-5pm through 6/26. Free.

Contact Nate Clark (775) 334-6264, clarkn@reno.gov, www.reno.gov/government/departments/parks-recreatio n-community-services/artsculture/city-art-galleries/mckinley-gall ery-east-and-west for details on this exhibit. 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 3342417.

SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Tehching Hsieh: One Year Performance. This artwork nurtures the beginnings of meaningful conversations about spirituality, meaning, labor, daily life and the creative spirit. Hsieh’s work as a performance artist is foundational to the art form. The is the second time this work will be seen in the United States. Through 6/21, 12-4pm.

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

SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM: Sparks Up. The first in the Sparks Up series, June 11’s show will feature the paintings of TMCC Fine Arts students with Marti Bein. The reception with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Th, 6/11, 4-7pm. Free. 814 Victorian Ave. in Sparks, (775) 355-1144, www.sparksmuseum.org.

STREMMEL GALLERY: My Montana. The show features works by Montana artists Jerry Iverson and Gordon McConnell.

The opening reception is from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 21. M-Sa through 6/30. Free. 1400 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-0558, www.stremmelgallery.com.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF NORTHERN NEVADA: Bryce Chisholm: Liberty for All. Chisholm’s work portrays themes of justice and peace.

M-Su, 11am-1pm through 6/21. Free.

Contact Julie Sulahria (775) 851-7518, ksrasra@peoplepc.com for details on this exhibit. 780 Del Monte Lane, (775) 851-7100, www.uufnn.org.

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Reflections on Pyramid Lake. An exhibit put on by the University of Nevada Reno’s Special Collections showcases historic, artistic, scientific, native and natural visions. MF through 9/15. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St.; (775) 784-1110; www.unr.edu.

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Owe, baby, baby My girlfriend always cries that she’s “broke.” I just ended up buying her groceries and paying to have her car fixed, and then I discovered by accident that she’d recently paid hundreds of dollars for hair extensions, beauty products and a facial. She isn’t the first girlfriend I’ve had who prioritizes beauty stuff over necessities. I really don’t get some women’s relationship with money.

Some personal financial crises are caused by unexpected events, and others simply by how one answers certain basic questions, such as “Hmm, get waxed or continue living with electricity?” or “I can’t decide: New brakes or traffic-stopping hair?”

Old-school economists, who view humans as hyperrational data-crunching machines (like big, sweaty chessplaying computers), would tell you that it makes no sense for your girlfriend to keep ending up, as the saying goes, with so much month at the end of the money. (And sure, car trouble can pop up out of nowhere, but it isn’t like the need to eat comes as a surprise.)

Evolutionary economists take a more nuanced view of human rationality. They find that our glaringly irrational choices in one domain (like the survival domain, including financial survival) aren’t so irrational in another (like the mating domain). For example, because men evolved to have a very visually driven sexuality, women looking to land a man or retain one’s interest will (often subconsciously) prioritize beauty measures— sometimes buying eye creams so pricey they should come with power steering and a sunroof.

And though we aren’t in a recession right now, a July-August 2014 Public Religion Research Institute poll found that 72 percent of people believe we are. This is relevant because research by evolutionary psychologist Sarah Hill finds that though economic downturns lead both men and women to cut their spending across the board, they also seem to prime women to increase their spending in one area: beauty enhancement. Hill explains that a scarcity of resources appears to cue an evolutionary adaptation in women to “increase the effort they invest in attracting a mate who has them.” And this seems to be the case even when a woman has resources of her own.

Still, it isn’t fair for your beauty-binging girlfriend to treat you as her boyfriend-slash-overdraft system, taking advantage of how you’d rather pay for her car and groceries than see her hoof it and crash wedding buffet

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lines with a big purse. Tell her that you feel bad being put in this position and though you love her, her abusive relationship with her debit card is eating away at your relationship. A mate-retention warning light should go off in her head. Next, show empathy. Mention that many people find themselves in her position, mainly because nobody ever taught them how to budget, and we aren’t all natural fiscal wizards. In fact, we’re more like chimps with credit cards.

To help her conscious mind better understand her subconscious one, explain the evolutionary view of human rationality and offer to help her plot out her finances. You might get her the book Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach. And because our decisionmaking ability evolved in an ancestral environment where we typically had just a handful of visible choices in front of us (like five bison and one with a limp)—as opposed to big mathematical abstractions to chew on—you can help her get a better grip on her spending by making it visual. As for how helpful visuals can be in decision-making, evolutionary cognitive psychologist Gary Brase finds that people are far better at understanding medical risks when they are communicated with pictures (for example, 100 little people on a page shaded to show that this many of 100 will be cured and this many will end up going home in an urn).

In keeping with Brase’s findings, you could draw little rectangles all over a page to represent $100 bills (in the amount of her monthly salary). Color in blocks of dollars to indicate all her monthly expenses, including any potential expenses, and offer to help her budget until she gets the hang of it. If you’re open to paying for the occasional item that’s not in her financial plan, let her know, but explain that you’d like to be asked first, not just informed that all of her dollar bills have run off and taken up residence in the cash register at Sephora. And finally, while you’re helping her tally things up, you might take a moment to count your blessings. Your girlfriend might be a little money-dumb, but she seems to understand the importance of keeping up her curb appeal—mindful that there’s a reason men get accused of talking to a woman’s breasts and not her calculator. Ω

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Cleanse. It would be a three-week-long process of reviewing your support team and web of connections. If you feel up for the challenge, start this way: Take inventory of your friendships and alliances. If there are any that have faded or deteriorated, make a commitment to either fix them or else phase them out. Here’s the second stage of the Friends Cleanse: Give dynamic boosts to those relationships that are already working well. Take them to the next level of candor and synergy.

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Whitman published Leaves of Grass in 1855, he made sure it would get the publicity he wanted. He wrote anonymous reviews of his own book and submitted them to several publications, all of which printed them. “An American bard at last!” began the glowing review that appeared in one newspaper.

According to my reading of the astrological omens, Virgo, you now have license to engage in similar behavior. You will incur no karma, nor will you tempt fate, if you tout your own assets in the coming weeks. Try to make your bragging and self-promotion as charming as possible, of course. But don’t be timid about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you carry

out the assignments I recommend, you will boost your charisma, your chutzpah and your creativity. Here’s the first one: Try something impossible every day. Whether or not you actually accomplish it isn’t important. To merely make the effort will shatter illusions that are holding you back.

Here’s your second assignment: Break every meaningless rule that tempts you to take yourself too seriously. Explore the art of benevolent mischief. Here’s the third: Clear out space in your fine mind by shedding one

dogmatic belief, two unprovable theories and three judgmental opinions. Give yourself the gift of fertile emptiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the 16th

century, roguish French author Francois Rabelais published a comic novel entitled The Life of Gargantua and of Pantagruel. In the course of his satirical story, a learned teacher named Epistemon takes a visit to the afterlife and back. While on the other side, he finds famous dead heroes employed in humble tasks. Alexander the Great is making a meager living from mending old socks.

Cleopatra is hawking onions in the streets.

King Arthur cleans hats and Helen of Troy supervises chambermaids. In accordance with the Rabelaisian quality of your current astrological aspects, Scorpio, I invite you to meditate on the reversals you would like to see in your own life. What is first that maybe should be last? And vice versa? What’s enormous that should be small? And vice versa? What’s proud that should be humble?

And vice versa?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

There’s no better time than now to ask the big question or seek the big opening or explore the big feeling. People are not only as receptive as they will ever be, they are also more likely to understand what you really mean and what you are trying to accomplish. Which door has been forever locked?

Which poker face hasn’t blinked or flinched in many moons? Which heart of darkness hasn’t shown a crack of light for as long as you can remember? These are frontiers worth revisiting now, when your ability to penetrate the seemingly impenetrable is at a peak.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The

writer Donald Barthelme once came to see the artist Elaine de Kooning in her New York studio. Midway through the visit, loud crashes and bangs disturbed the ceiling above them. De Kooning wasn’t alarmed.

“Oh, that’s Herbert thinking,” she said, referring to the metal sculptor Herbert Ferber, who worked in a studio directly above hers. This is the kind of thinking I’d love to see you unleash in the coming days, Capricorn. Now is not a time for mild, cautious, delicate turns of thought, but rather for vigorous meditations, rambunctious speculations and carefree musings. In your quest for practical insight, be willing to make some noise. (The story comes from Barthelme’s essay “Not-Knowing.”)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sidney Lumet was an American director who worked on 50 films, including 14 that were nominated for Academy Awards, like Network and Dog Day Afternoon. Actors loved to work with him, even though he was a stickler for thorough rehearsals. Intense preparation, he felt, was the key to finding the “magical accidents” that allow an actor’s highest artistry to emerge. I advocate a similar strategy for you, Aquarius. Make yourself ready, through practice and discipline, to capitalize fully on serendipitous opportunities and unexpected breakthroughs when they arrive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “It is not only

the most difficult thing to know oneself, but the most inconvenient one, too,” said American writer Josh Billings. I agree with him. It’s not impossible to solve the mystery of who you are, but it can be hard work that requires playful honesty, cagey tenacity and an excellent sense of humor. The good news is that these days it’s far less difficult and inconvenient than usual for you to deepen your self-understanding. So take advantage!

To get started, why don’t you interview yourself? Go here to see some questions you could ask: http://bit.ly/interviewyourself.

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

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Ice cream man Jeremy DeMarzo even looks like an ice cream guy. Maybe it’s the handlebar mustache, but he’s got an aura infused with a kind of straightforward appreciation of simpler pleasures—bicycles, ice cream, sandwiches. His taste in ice cream is a little more eclectic than that, combining flavors like lavender and rock salt and Earl Gray tea and Sriracha (not necessarily together, but not necessarily not together, either).

He has a bicycle-powered ice cream shop with an umbrella and music that you see at events around town.

His shop, IceCycle Creamery, 6147 Lakeside Drive, which he opened with his wife, Leilani, is also a deli that has a penchant for combining unexpected flavors. More information can be found at www.icecyclecreamery.com, but the best way to experience this place is to drop by for Ice Cream For Lunch Day, which is something we just made up.

What made you open an ice cream store?

I have been making ice cream of unique flavors for about four years, kind of as a hobby. We thought Reno really needed it, so we decided to start with the bike and start small last summer, and just see how the response was, and if people were into the stuff we were making. And it was a great response, so we decided to move forward and move forward and open up the shop.

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I’ve only been in there once, but I was quite intrigued. How do you come up with those unusual combinations?

So how many flavors do you serve at a single time and how big is your repertoire?

We consistently have 16 flavors in our case. We carry four of the flavors all the time: plain chocolate, vanilla bean, cookie roulette, and our signature unique flavor, Home Means Nevada, which is sage and pine nuts. Everything else sloughs out depending on what I have, what goes, and then I’ll replace it with something else. I probably have close to a hundred flavors I’ve done now. ... I know we were at like 50 at the end of last summer, and we’ve added probably another 30, so we’re around 80 flavors now.

I don’t know ... different things I eat sometimes. I just get inspiration in all kinds of different places—breakfast foods, sandwiches, cocktails. Some stuff just comes to me, and I’ll think the flavor will work well, and I’ll just make it.

How much experimentation does it take to get it right? I picture you making really small batches to get the flavors right, and then going to a big one, or do you just dive in?

What did you do when you weren’t making ice cream?

I kind of dive in. I followed my recipes for how to make ice cream for a couple of years before we started doing this, and everything just clicked. Some stuff, I know exactly what the flavor is going to do. Some stuff I need to taste and add more, like a curry powder or a chili, you kind of need to go by taste.

Sanders for president Well, it just shows to go ya. Last week, I ranted it up about the mind-glazing length of our presidential campaigns these days, and how it would be just peachy to have limits of time and money on them and so forth, and now—now I want to hit the stump for my man Bernie! My revised stance on all this—I’m fed up to the max with campaigns of 20-24 months. Just fit to be tied! But 16-18 month campaigns, OK, those are jiffy.

But seriously, shortly after I turned in my piece last week, I saw a report about how Bernie Sanders, the independent senator from Vermont and newly announced candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, was actually causing a bit of a stir with his early appearances in Iowa. That a lot of Iowans were showing up because they wanted to hear Bernie’s message, and they wanted to hear it was because the guy might be kind of refreshing. That he just may be a throwback to—dare I say it—FDR? A quick look, courtesy of his web site, reveals why Bernie is getting

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attention. On the issue of income inequality, Sanders says, “If it’s too big to fail, it’s too big to exist.” He’s introduced legislation in the Senate that would break up those huge monolithic banks that have become TBTF. Which sounds, after 2009, fairly sensible. He also notes the staggeringly obscene reality of modern America that one family—one, the Waltons—owns as much wealth as the bottom 42 percent. That sure wasn’t the case in 1970 or ’90.

On the issue of campaign finance reform, Sanders writes “Congress must pass a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and move toward public funding of elections.” Who would disagree? Besides a lobbyist with three homes?

On climate change, Bernie says, “We must transform our energy system away from polluting fossil fuels and towards energy efficiency and sustainability. … We need to greatly accelerate technological progress in wind and solar.”

There will be many who will try to portray Sanders as a commie, a

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radical, someone to dismiss out of hand. But every time I listen to the guy, I hear a reasonable man who actually gives a damn about America’s beleaguered middle class, and has the energy to do something about it, someone who can get me to fish out the Visa card.

If Sanders is gonna create some mojo, if he is gonna jerk Hillary’s chain, he’s gonna need a few months to build some of that good ole populist grass roots ground swell. We can say this much—he’s off to a very interesting start. If he’s gonna be this year’s Jimmy Carter, he’ll need some time to get the buzz buzzin’. Right now, it might be wise to check all assumptions at the door. And let’s see what happens when Elizabeth Warren tells all of her broken-hearted people that she’s totally down with the Berninator. Ω

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