Entertainment

Vegan in Reno

Good food is good food, whatever it’s made from Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering Elixir Superfood & Juice Elixir (noun): medicinal potion intended to cure an illness Like its origin, Elixir restaurant in Reno (and its original location in Mammoth Lakes, CA) has an intention of serving whole foods, rich in remedial properties to boost your health. It’s 100% gluten-free, mostly organic, dairy-free (except for the optional cheeses), and plant-focused. While Elixir is not a vegan...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

TedxReno Influences Global Change

Thinkers, Doers, and Dreamers Transform Lives Through Local Speaker Series Article by Angela Rudolph | Photography by Mary Claire Boucher Ideas have the power to change minds and create movement. Ideas can completely alter the way you behave and feel while having a powerful ripple effect in both the local community and globally. Many are familiar with TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Talks, but did you know Reno organizes its own TEDx event? Meet three locals who have taken the stage...

March 2024

Local Services

Giving Back through Rotary

Shauna Gaines supports community through the organization's many philanthropic channels Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Mary Claire Boucher Shauna Gaines was born and raised in Reno. After attending college in Oregon, she lived in Spain, San Francisco, and New Zealand. She vowed to never move back to Reno but ended up doing just that in 2008. “Best decision ever,” she says. Gaines immediately joined the Rotary Club of Reno Midtown as a charter member and since then has held...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

April Showers Bring ‘May’ Expansions

Wilbur D. May Arboretum Proves Itself A Reno Gem Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering Reno has grown to be a mecca for the outdoorsy. Between its accessible riverwalk, its unique locale just below mountainous world-class skiing, and curated spaces such as the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden… us fresh air seekers, we’ve got it made. And with Earth Day right around the hedges on April 22nd, it’s a perfect time to turn an eye towards sustainability and the environment around.   ...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Not Bad for the Save Mart Shopping Center

Magique Explodes on Keystone Avenue Article by Nora Heston Tarte Housed in perhaps the least expected place in Reno, a Save Mart Shopping Center on Keystone Avenue, The Theatre has given new life to an old building. Built to house a state-of-the-art magic show heavy in special effects and created by long-time performers Kevin Jeffrey and Lord Caruso, the strip mall space is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in the biggest little city, routinely selling out to crowds of both...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Not all Who Wonder are Lost

WinterWonderGrass Music Festival plays in Tahoe Article by Nora Heston Tarte WinterWonderGrass, a bluegrass music festival and beer tasting event held in Palisades, is ramping up for its eighth year. The program, led by Scotty Stoughton (the founder, janitor, and financier of the festival), will bring 25 bluegrass artists to the mountains for a three-day weekend, hosted April 5-7. It's the local iteration of a festival that started in Stoughton's home state of Colorado, and to this day only...

February 2024

Home + Design

Iconic, Functional Design

LCDModern elegantly combines design and function Article and Photography by Angela Rudolph Step inside LCDModern for stunning pieces of home furnishings on every surface, from eye-catching wall art to sleek furniture, elegant and functional décor to literature for you and your guests to peruse. A trip to LCDModern helps buyers discover unique pieces that will elevate their home unlike anywhere else. It’s easy to spend hours in store, finding something new with every step. Owner Linda Cox...

February 2024

Food + Beverage

Parmesan & Personality

Marcolino’s Italia is taking orders, and taking names Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks Meet Marco Brown. He’s witty, confident, and charismatic. He’s also the owner of Marcolino’s Italia in downtown Reno and for all intents and purposes, he just goes by Marco. From a lifelong dream to fully operational food trailer in 2022 and finally in April of 2023, taking its current landscape by the river, Marco has kept his tastes high in providing quality and tasty...

February 2024

Education

Mid-century Modern

A Heavenly Valley home gets a much-needed makeover Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Rob Simpson Photography Homes built in the 1970s often have good bones and unique character, unlike some of the more cookie-cutter builds on the market today. They also, however, may include dated features such as small rooms, inadequate storage space, and low ceilings. To open up a Heavenly Valley home in southwest Reno, AC Cabinets got to work maximizing space and storage without sacrificing the...

February 2024

Entertainment

Come Sit With Us

Cult classic Mean Girls takes over Broadway in Reno Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Jenny Anderson Mean Girls is having a moment. The original film that debuted in 2004 has since gotten new life as a musical, and it’s not just set to play at the Pioneer Performing Arts Center in March. The box office record-breaking production is also taking over Hollywood after debuting as a major motion picture at theaters across the world this January, twenty years after its original debut. ...

February 2024