Reno Passport - August 2010

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It’s August, which means the days and nights are hot as we grasp to the last few days of summer. For most of us here at Reno Passport, though, August means one thing and one thing only: BURNING MAN! Though I may be dating myself here, my first burn was in 1996 – before there were roads and rules. But there are so many things to prepare for before you go, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned vet, which is why we’ve put together a pretty com-prehensive guide. Please visit our website (http://renopassport.com) to read more tips and to contribute your own. Cheers… mmCORRECTION: In our July issue, we did not give proper credit to the images of Aisya Loudon’s artwork. The photos were done by Evan Zinser at www.zinserphoto.com.

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One of the most crucial elements to enjoying yourself at Burning Man

takes place before you even leave town: packing your food. If you haven’t been to Burning Man before or weren’t really playa prepared the last time you went, here are some dietary desert tips from RP staffers.

GINA ADAMSMinimize Waste: Bring jugs of water and water bottles to refill so that you have less recycling to bring home. If you’re going to drink beer, bring plenty of cheap beer in cans (like Tecate and PBR) because it’s easier to recycle them on the playa or at home. Snack Easy: I eat the shrimp Cup o’ Noodles since you just add boiling water, but my Monty likes to eat breakfast bars. Eat Your Meat: We have a small propane stove to heat water, and we have also grilled sausages on it. We have taken chicken salad and wrapped it in tortillas for an easy protein-packed alternative. Using an RV: If you have an RV with a micro-wave, bring mini pizzas and leftover lasagna for quick heating. If you have an RV, with a freezer, bring popsicles to cool yourself down (bring enough to hand out at camp if you want to be a hero).

ED AND HEIDI ADkINSBoil-in-a-bag: Precook your food and put in gallon storage bags. Reheat bag in boiling water. There’s very little mess to clean, and you can reuse the water to heat other things, like other bag meals and couscous (just add water, cook for five minutes and voila).Minimize Waste: Always precook any pasta to minimize your waste water. Remove all pack-aging from food items to avoid excess waste you leave or have to haul back yourself.Eat Local: Don’t forget to stop and get In-dian Tacos on the way there and on the way back. They’re super authentic and yummy! Be sure to bring cash because they always have their stands up on the side of the road outside Gerlach.

JuLIANA BLEDSOEMinimize Waste: Remove excess packaging from foods (take the outside box off cereals). Minimize Mess: Prevent soggy cooler messes by making sure everything in your cooler is securely sealed to keep water out. Maximize Cooler Space: Refrigerate only what needs it – many fruits and veggies do better when stored in a dark dry environ-ment. Pack Dry: Dried foods are a great meal builder. Plan meals around dried foods such

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as pasta, beans, lentils, etc that are easily cooked and stored. Trail mixes with dried fruits and assorted nuts are a great way to snack and get a natural energy boost. Balance Your Foods: Don’t forget to main-tain a balanced diet on the playa. It gets really easy to eat mostly simple carbs and high fat, but remember that fruits and veggies will give you the most energy, help keep you hy-drated, and keep things moving with natural fiber. Stay Hydrated: The more water content in the foods you’re eating, the easier it will be to stay hydrated. Also monitor salt intake for this reason.

STEVE WHITEIce, Ice Baby: Pack one cooler full of items that you plan to consume during the first part of the week. Take a second cooler and put dry ice on the top of your food. Tape the cooler shut until mid-week. This will keep your food frozen until the second half of the week. Minimize Waste: Avoid foods that create waste such as watermelons and canta-lopes. Take a carton of egg beaters instead of eggs so that you don’t leave the shells behind.Cook Ahead of Time: Precook meats, vac-cum seal and freeze to help avoid cross-contamination with other items in the cooler.

You can see one of the most common tips is to minimize waste. These are just a few of our staffers’ tips; for more tips, check us out online at http://renopassport.com and be sure to add your own tips to our comments section.

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Reno Passport and The Beach are proud to present Hydration, a music

and art event that will take place at 9pm on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at The Beach at Grand Sierra Resort . Hydration is intended to be a communal staging area and meeting place for those heading out to the playa in 2010. This year, Hydration will feature five local vendor booths that will showcase local artisans, fashion designers and more as well as music from Bay Area icon Smoove along with Jonboy, The Mener and EJ Luera.

SMooVE (NEWSBREAkz)San Francisco scene builder Smoove emerged out of the 90’s drum ‘n bass scene in S.F. and quickly became a fixture of the underground Breakz circuit in 2001. These days, his signature mix of nu skool breakz, funk and electronic dance music can be heard every weekend all over San Francis-co’s night life, from underground warehouse parties to his residencies at The End Up, 1015 and Mighty.

JoNBoy (DUBALICIoUS/SWAG)San Francisco-based Jonboy will perform at Hydration with a mix of Electro, Techno, House and Breaks. Since his early high

school years at Chicago’s legendary Medu-sa’s nightclub, Jonboy has embraced all el-emental sounds of electronic music. After moving to S.F., he has been exposed to the funky overtones of West Coast house that continue to shape his music today.

THE MENERThe Mener is a Reno-based electronic dance music DJ who brings a mix of electronic house music with an occasional break beat and reggae track to keep the crowd hooked. The Mener performs at electronic dance music events throughout the region.

EJ LUERABased out of Reno, EJ Luera is a DJ who has performed on just about every stage in town. EJ plays a variety of music, ranging from Hip Hop, Electronic Dance Music, House and Indie Rock. Costumes and playa attire are strongly en-couraged at Hydration. Presale tickets are available for $10 in Sparks at Prism Magic and in Reno at The Melting Pot World Empo-rium and Recycled Records. Tickets will be $15 at the door. For more event details, visit www.renopassport.com or download the Reno Passport iPhone events application.

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The temperatures on the playa can skyrocket when the sun is in full force, and for many burn-

ers, the hot sun and high temperatures can put them at risk for dehydration. Here are some tips to staying hydrated while at Burning Man and for keeping out of the med tent.

DRINk WATER!The most important tip for burners is to drink a lot of water and drink frequently. Drink at least eight ounces per hour or more if you’re active. The key to staying hydrated is to drink before you get thirsty. Being thirsty is often a sign of onset dehydration, so drink up!

kEEP CooLIf you’re going to be walking during the hot-test part of the day (between 1-5pm), dress lightly and pace yourself. Stop at the nearest shade spot every so often to take a break. Sweating excessively adds to the risk of de-hydration, so you’ll need to frequently re-plenish the loss.

PRoTECT yoURSELF FRoM THE SUNProtection from the sun is a crucial element in staying hydrated. Consider bringing a wide-brimmed hat to shade your head and face from the sun, a bandana to shade your neck and

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sunglasses or goggles. Bring and apply plenty of sunscreen and wear lightweight, light colored clothing (consider a long-sleeved shirt with UV protection).

Go EASy oN THE ALCoHoLAlcohol can make it harder to avoid dehydra-tion in hot weather. To help avoid dehydra-tion, limit the amount of alcoholic drinks you have with at least one glass of water. If you do plan on drinking for a few hours, remem-ber to drink extra water before and after you consume alcohol.

AVoID STRENUoUS ACTIVITIES Strenuous activities (riding a bike, walking long distances, dancing etc.) are better saved for hours when the sun is down. The high

temperatures and extra perspiration from strenuous activities can increase the risk of dehydration.

LIMIT CAFFEINE AND SALTyour diet can add to the risk of dehydration in the desert. Salty foods and caffeine should be con-sumed in minimal doses to avoid adding to your risk of dehydration while on the playa. If you are excessively thirsty after a meal, chances are that you need to drink more water.The warning signs of dehydration include head-ache, dry lips, weakness, nausea and muscle cramping, so be sure to keep an eye on your campmates for these signs. For more tips, check us out online at http://renopassport.com and be sure to add your own tips to our com-ments section.

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CoSTUMES – ExPRESSING yoURSELF In the search for the perfect playa

wardrobe, even the avid burner can be overwhelmed by the vast assortment of se-quins and fur at his or her disposal. Though the hard decision between the lime and fuch-sia legwarmers is still your burden to bear, where to find all of your costume essentials doesn’t have to be.

Reno is home to many local businesses stocked with everything you need to look fresh and funky in Black Rock City. Lauren Gifford of Prism Magic Clothing and Imports in Sparks ad-vises keeping two things in mind when put-ting together outfits for the Burn. “Make sure that 1, you can ride a bike in it, and 2, it’s porta-potty friendly,” Gifford said. “Speaking from personal experience, it sucks

to be in a blue bear suit with the zipper stuck outside a porta-potty at 2am.” Prism Magic carries a wide variety of tutus, corsets, and even super hero costumes and chicken suits. Gifford also caters to men’s costume needs. “I actually do more costuming for men than women,” she said. “Men’s clothing is func-tional, not fashionable, and it’s hard for them to find fun things.” The Melting Pot World Emporium also carries a selection of men’s wear, and as the official Burning Man ticket outlet for the past 14 years, the Melting Pot has always been a reliable re-

source for first timers. “For a long time, we’ve re-ally catered our store to burners,” said owner Eric Baron, who runs the store alongside his wife, Monique. “We have a lot of funky, fun, sexy, exotic couture.”

In addition to clothing, the Melting Pot is a one-stop shop for light-up nightwear, pasties, hats, accessories and more. Just down the street, Junkee Clothing Ex-change carries recycled clothing at affordable prices and features a costume corner to make shopping for playa wear quick and easy.

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For a comprehensive selection of hosiery, lingerie and exotic dancewear, The Dollhouse, The Chocolate Walrus, and Romantic Sen-sations all keep their shelves stocked with sexy attire perfect for the occasion. They also make a special effort to cater to the costume needs of burners as the event draws nearer. Those who want to create original outfits on their own will find that Mill End Fabrics is the prime location for all sewing necessities. This warehouse-based store is filled to the brim with a full selection of fabrics including doz-ens of faux furs and stretch fabrics for putting together a one-of-a-kind costume to set you apart on the playa. This is also a great place to find fringe, pom poms, and every other sewing notion you may need to put the finish-ing touch on an epic burn night get-up.

SHELTER – GoTTA HAVE IT

The barren playa offers no naturally occurring shade, and the harsh weather conditions make a dependable shelter an absolute necessity. Daytime highs regularly exceed 100° F, and nighttime lows often dip into the 40’s. The ex-treme temperatures – coupled with high winds – make the playa an inherently difficult place to live for the week, but local businesses and online resources offer everything you need for dependable shelter in the desert.

A good shade structure makes a huge dif-ference in enduring the blazing sun. Geode-sic domes are a popular shade structure that can be assembled with relative ease and are also available pre-made online. For instruc-tions on making your own Geodesic Dome, try www.geometrydome.com. Instructions as well as pre-fabricated domes for sale can also be found at www.desertdomes.com. Twin City Surplus, a long-time local re-source for burners, carries tarps, camouflage netting, and parachutes, which all make great coverings for shade structures. Twin City also stocks tents, heavy duty camping stakes and other desert camping essentials. For all the brave tent campers, Cabella’s and REI are also excellent sources for camping supplies. For a more posh playa camping experience, RV’s are a great alternative, and local rental businesses have become more tolerant of rent-ing to burners over the years. However, any availability for RVs during Burning Man have been booked solid for months. kathy MacDon-ald, owner of Sierra RV Super Center, advises

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anyone taking their own RV to the burn to have it serviced before taking it to the playa.

“I would have it checked to make sure the battery can hold the charge,” Mac-

donald said. “And be patient with your air conditioner. The air conditioner an RV will only get the internal air 20° cooler than the outside temperature.” Macdonald also strongly suggests chang-ing the engine and generator oil and cleaning the air filter upon return. A solution of white vinegar and water will help cut the alkaline dust from all other surfaces. “The playa dust never really goes away,” Mac-donald said. “It’s the gift that keeps on giving.”

TRANSPoRTATIoN - yoUR PLAyA BIkEHaving a reliable bike at your disposal is a worthwhile invest-ment to make before heading out to the event. Burning Man is a large-scale event, and a bike will not only save you time in navigating the playa, but also the inevitable blisters that show up after walking several miles every day. A beach cruiser or mountain bike is the best option for riding on the playa. The wider tires will make pedaling easier by keeping the bike from sinking into the loose sand. The alkaline dust that makes up the playa is also notoriously hard on bikes, and bringing an expensive, quality bike to the event is generally not recommended.

“There’s no point in bringing a nice bike out to Burning Man,” said Ellen Jacobson, program coordinator for the Reno Sparks Kiwanis Bike Program. “It’s not kind to bikes.” The kiwanis Bike program is a commu-nity organization that works year round to get local kids on bikes and to educate them about bike safety and repair. This program partners with Burning Man each year to help provide Burners with inexpen-sive playa bikes before the event, and to round up bikes after the event that are recycled back into the program. All re-maining bikes are available for immediate sale and are priced from $30-$50, based on condition. All proceeds go to kiwanis bike education programs, and burners are encouraged to donate unneeded bikes back to the program after the event. “It’s a totally symbiotic relationship,” Jacob-

son said. “The burners are in-vesting in our kids programs.” Reno Bike Project is an-other local resource for inex-pensive playa bikes. About 250 playa-ready bikes are available for $55 on a first come, first served basis. Pro-

ceeds go to Reno Bike project for non-profit community bike initiatives.

RP Tip: See the Burning Man website (http://www.burningman.com/) for directions, travel, and rideshare information.Text by Juliana BledsoePhotos by David Calvert

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“It wanted to burn before we even

got to the Burn,” he laughs, re-

counting the pro-cess of getting the

’74 Chevy step van across town. Johnno Lazetich

and his wife, Jamie Cooper-

Lazetich are the creators of the

Golden Gate Dream, which will

be bridging the gap between

theme camps at Burning Man this

year. Like conven-tional bridges, the

Golden Gate Dream is con-stantly evolv-

ing. Unlike

the majestic San Francisco bridge for which it was

named, however, this bridge doesn’t

stay in one place for very long.

After attending Burning Man for

the first time, Coo-per-Lazetich (aka Miss Cooper), told her husband that she wanted two

things the follow-ing year: an RV

and an art car. He had been to Burn-

ing Man seven times already and

brushed off her enthusi-

asm as what

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Photos by David Calvert


seasoned Burners call “Second year Syndrome” (when someone goes to

Burning Man for the first time and leaves the playa with gran-

diose, seemingly impossible schemes

for what they’re going to create next year). She was un-

deterred, and a short time later, the

couple acquired a donated vehicle

from a friend. The Golden Gate Dream would soon become

reality.

The husband and wife team are a

handsome couple, and their varied com-mon interests reflect

their creative com-patibility. They work

together, dj together, and build bridges to-

gether. Lazetich, or DJ Rhino, grew up in

Reno and went to school at oregon State and kansas

State, where he played football in col-lege. It was in kansas

in the late ‘90’s that he immersed himself in the burgeoning un-

derground electron-ica scene. Enamored

with its culture and music, he learned

how to dj.

His name, DJ Rhino, was a

nickname given to him by

his

college buddies. Lazetich has narco-

lepsy, a condition that is marked by

excessive, daytime sleepiness. When his

friends would wake him up, they likened his gruff reaction to

that of waking a sleeping rhino. The

name stuck, and now it is both his dj

and playa name.

The couple is as mo-bile in real life as

they are on the Playa. Right

now, they’re on tour. The mobile party is

called The Bud Light Great American Sum-

mer No-Town Tour.

“No-town,” says Cooper-Lazetich.

“Where nobody tells you no.”

Many djs who they admire tour fre-

quently, and they de-cided that it was

time to hit the road with their music. The

joke is that besides playing at the Big

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Bounce music festi-val and Burning Man,

they don’t leave Reno. Instead, they go to a different bar

every month and throw a big party.

The tour, which started in April and

ends in November, is a quirky success.

“We go to random bars, we set up for one night only and

we take over the bar with a monster sound

system, Go-Go girls, disco balls and a full merchandise table,”

exudes Lazetich. “We turn it into a club for one night only.” The

entrepreneurial team contacted Budweiser,

who loved the idea and quickly signed on

as their sponsor.

The couple, in addi-tion to their sizeable

contribution to Reno’s music scene, works to promote aware-

ness and revenue for local social causes. Lazetich is the co-

founder of Battle of the Rattle, a race up

Rattlesnake Mountain that benefits the Ne-vada Diabetes Asso-

ciation for Children and Adults. The an-

nual event has raised nearly $100,000 for the nonprofit organi-

zation. This year’s upcoming race will take place on Sept.

25, and the funds will help send children

with juvenile diabetes to camp in Lake

Tahoe.

Whether it’s planning races, dj tours or the next, ambitious addi-

tion to the Golden Gate Dream, DJ

Rhino and Miss Coo-per are creating a

sensation wherever they go. Although they don’t have a

theme camp at Burn-ing Man, their mobile

bridge is easy to spot. you can enjoy

their music on the Playa during a spe-cial appearance on

Wednesday night at Reno on Fire pre-

sented by (BRC) Roots Society (look

for the biggest white dome on the playa). you can also enjoy

the pulsating, rhyth-mic beat of their

music on their mu-tant vehicle- just look for the arching lights

of the Golden Gate Dream. Hop on quick and pay the toll, be-

cause the bridge doesn’t stay put for

long.

“The bridge,” Lazetich says, “Goes

everywhere!”


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Whitney Myer is a sing-er-songwriter who has

been playing in the Re-no-Sparks area for about a

decade – since she was only 14. Surrounded by music her entire life, Whitney has received formal vocal training and plays guitar and the keyboard, which is quite obvious when you see and hear her perform. The band has recently re-leased a new album entitled “Dream killer,” which is in-spired by the theme that we can sometimes be our own worst enemies by preventing our dreams and aspirations from becoming reality. The album is filled with songs that will take you on a soulful journey of popfunky tracks that are played by two of Reno’s most talented local music veterans: her father, Scott Myer, who plays guitar; and her uncle, Fred Myer, who plays the drums. Both her father and uncle previously toured with national bands No Doubt and Sublime. Vocals, of course, are belted by Whitney, a dynamic 23 year old whose colos-sal stage presence and vocal virility are some-what surprising for her small size. on Aug. 26th at 7pm, The Whitney Myer Band will be releasing their new album

“Dream killer” at the knitting Factory with special guests Sturdy Beggars and The Charm of Hugo. The Whitney Myer Band will be donating half of their merchandise sales and all proceeds from ticket sales to the Northern Nevada International Center, a local non-profit organiza-tion that builds bridges of international awareness and understanding to promote the equality of all peoples.

Tickets can be picked up from the following locations: Java Jungle, The Melting Pot, Dis-cology, Recycled Records, The Reno Bike Project, The Great Basin Brewery and Chapel Tavern. Tickets will also be at the door for $6 the night of the show. Find and friend Whitney Myer on Facebook, and be sure to check them out on their MyS-pace page (http://www.myspace.com/the-whitneymyerband).

RP Tip: Visit iTunes or CDbaby for a sneak peak of tracks from the new album.

WHiTney Myer

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Mark Sexton’s passion for the

sound and dedication of soul singers from past and present is evident in “Listen out,” the sopho-more album that raises the bar from the group’s last work on “Multifor-mity.” The songwriting, harmony and foundation all have seemed to fall right into place with this latest release. The band’s latest musical creation urges their audi-ence to stop hearing music and to start lis-tening to music. Because of the live studio recording done in Seattle, Wash., this album is as alive with passion and feel-ing as it should be. The construction of this performance has been two years in the making and has been well worth it. The patience put forth into this album collec-

tively by the band is completely audible, and you can hear the work of art within this album. The Mark Sexton Band has led the way in further innovat-ing the sounds of soul and reggae since 2006. The depth and body of the group’s work stems from their deep under-standing of music and the

message that it bears. The Mark Sexton Band flexes a significant message in their music: pure emotion and love. This group takes pride in the production of their sound, leaving no room for artificial feel-ing or contrived songwriting.

lisTen in To “lisTen ouT”The Mark sexton Band’s new album

Continued on pg 22

It’s clear The Mark Sexton Band doesn’t think twice when it comes to writing from

the heart. Ignoring short-lived musical trends, the sounds from this group move on to see something more

meaningful. Three full tours across the entire west coast speak volumes about the band’s musicianship and dedication to spreading their music and message. The success from their travels let the music speak for itself to all who witnessed their performances. Seeing albums find new homes at every show has pushed this dy-namic group to new heights.

With the band’s potential hardly even tapped, this is truly a group you do not want to lose sight of. Listening to “Listen out” will show you why. Text by Stag Buckthorn Band Photo by Alex Lemus


You can catch their CD release show at The Nugget Celebrity Showroom on Thur., Aug. 19 at 7pm. Find them on-line at http://marksextonband.com and http://myspace.com/marksextonreno.

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AuguSt 1Matisyahugrand Sierra

Resort

AuguSt 1AnuheaStranger

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AuguSt 4Michael

Franti and SpearheadKnitting Factory

AuguSt 4Medusa

the underground

AuguSt 5DropkickMurphy’sgrand Sierra

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AuguSt 7Buster Blue

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AuguSt 10Deftonesgrand Sierra

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AuguSt 13Weston Buck CD Release

Knitting Factory

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AuguSt 20Hypercrush

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RP’s Picks of the month


WHAT WENT DOWN:BIG BOUNCE

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Big BounCe

picture story by Julianna Bledsoe

For three days and three nights, June 18-21, Champagne and Bacon’s Big Bounce Festival brought music and camping to the banks of the Feather River, taking over the small mining town of Belden, Calif. The festival featured headliners like Bubtribe Sound System, Deekline featuring keith Mackenzie and MC Sporty-o, Beats Antique and Uk hip hop pioneer DJ Vadim.


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It’s that time of year when farmers come to market their produce and local products – the time when fresh local

fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, hand-made foods and goods can be acquired on an almost daily basis. It’s summer time, which means farmers’ markets time. Nevada farmers come to market in August. The social impact of farmers’ markets is greater than most understand because there is no agenda and no shopping list. People see old friends and make new friends at markets. Shopping at a farmers’ market is a different type of shopping because it’s a so-cial atmosphere. Even in this economy, people come to farmers’ markets.

Here’s a list by day of nearly every farmers’ market that operates in the area.

TUESDAySReno: Shoppers Square (corner of Plumb Lane and South Virginia Street) from 8am-1pm (June 8 – oct. 5). Good senior markets. Senior nutrition program. $30 booklets to low-income seniors who qualify. Hispanic. Details: 746-5024, [email protected]: United Methodist Church (1231 Pyra-mid Way) from 8am-1pm (June 1 – Sept. 14).

WEDNESDAySReno: Somersett Towne Square (7650 Town Square Way) from 4-8pm (June 16 – Aug.

norTHern nevada farMers’ MarkeTs

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25). This fun, family-friendly market has easy parking, about 30 rotating vendors (most of

which are local), face painting for kids, and live entertainment from 5-8pm.Carson City: Pony Ex-press Pavilion (Located

in Mills Park at 1111 East William Street) from 3-7pm (June 9 – Aug. 25).

THURSDAySSparks: Sparks Hometown Farmers’ Market (Victorian Avenue) from 4-9pm (June 10 – Aug. 19 except on Aug. 5 because of Hot August Nights). In addition to fruits and vegetables, enjoy ready-to-eat foods, drinks, arts and crafts, a fun zone for kids, music performances and karaoke. Virginia City: Miners Park (next to the Senior Center) from 3-6pm (June 10 – oct. 10). De-tails: Jeannie Gribbin, 847-9533.

FRIDAySReno: Tamarack Junction Casino (13101 S. Virginia St.) from 8am-1pm (June 11 – oct. 8). Neighborhood market that is big enough but not too big.

SATURDAySReno: California Avenue Market (Reno Village Shopping Center at California Avenue and Booth Street) from 8am-1pm (June 5 – oct. 2).

Reno: Sierra Summit Shopping Mall (corner of South Virginia Street and Mt. Rose Highway) from 9am-1pm (June 12 – Sept. 11). Carson City: Saturday Morning Farmers’ Market (in the Third and Curry streets parking lot) from 9am-1pm (June 19 – Sept.18).

SUNDAySReno: West Street Market (downtown Reno on West Street between First and Second streets) from 9am-1pm (June 27 – Sept. 18). Details: 334-2077.Reno: The Grove at South Creek (95 Foothill Road at South Virginia Street) from 9am-1pm (June 6 – Sept. 5). Beignets, mimosas, music, and kids’ activities.

RP Tip: For a more comprehensive list that includes markets in northern Nevada and California, please visit Edible Reno-Tahoe Magazine online at EdibleRenoTahoe.com and click on the 2010 FARMERS’ MARkET SCHEDuLE link under the Resources tab.


http://www.ediblecommunities.com/renotahoe/resources/2010-farmers-market-schedule.htm

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Learning Express Toys is a specialty toy store laden with a magical charm that

envelopes one upon entrance. Grounded and built on the belief that toys should encourage creativity and learning, foster developmental growth, and, of course, be fun, Reno’s local Learning Express Toys is doing just that and more - a lot more. The educational toy store is filled from bot-tom to top with unique toys for children of all ages. The shelves are loaded with a wide variety learning toys, infant toys and baby toys not found at larger retailers, making shopping here an exciting experience. own-ers Suzanne and Wade Peterson have made the store an integral part of the community by giving back through fundraising and other charitable programs.

“This year, we focused on giving to local schools and supported the Children’s Miracle Network,” Suzanne said. The store also held a toy drive to benefit Ashlee’s Toy Closet. Giving and getting gifts at the toy store is perhaps the most unique thing about shop-ping there. The Birthday Box gift registry makes gift giving extremely fun and simple. Children with an upcoming birthday can visit the store and fill a box with all the toys, games, puzzles, arts and crafts kits, science and nature products, construction toys, books and dolls their little hearts’ desire. Then the box goes on display with the child’s name, and gift givers simply come in and pick out a toy from the bucket. The birthday boy or girl receives registry cards to include in their party invitations.


learning express Toys197 Damonte Ranch Parkway | Reno | 775.853.7884 | www.reno.learningexpress-toys.com/

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-8:30pm; Sun 10am-5pm

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This is how Reno gets its culture on.

At the beginning of August, an exclusive Uglydoll called Nandy Bear will be released,

and Reno’s Learning Express Toys will be the only store in Nevada to sell this blue bear. Uglydolls were created when de-signer David Horvath signed letters to

his love, Sun-Min, with a little cartoon of his character Wage at the bottom of the letter saying, “I miss you and I love you” next to it. Sun-Min sewed a doll of Wage and sent it to David in the mail. Soon after, the dolls were in mass production. “I have had the privilege to work with the creator on how their line can work better,” said Suzanne. “We’ve even been able to pro-vide customers with autographed dolls.” owners Suzanne and Wade Peterson were inspired to open the local franchise when they found there was no place in Reno to get what they needed for their two children, one of which is autistic and the other highly gifted. They decided they wanted to do something that allowed them to work with their children. The Petersons opened Learning Express Toys on Black Friday (the day after Thanks-giving) in 2007, and since then, they’ve been attending toy conventions nationwide to stay on top of the newest, hottest toys on the market. They carefully research and select products from manufacturers from across the world. If they don’t have an item a cus-tomer is looking for, it is ordered by the time they leave the store.

“We listen to the pulse of what are custom-ers want,” Suzanne said. Be sure to visit the Learning Express Toys store to sign up for coupons, fan them on Facebook (facebook.com/learningexpress-reno) and follow them on Twitter (@LEtoys-Inc)

Text by Holly DehmPhotos by Juliana Bledsoe


August marks back to school time! The store will be having specials all month long.September will have a Birthday Sale to celebrate the anniver-sary of Learning Express Toys.

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This is how Reno gets its culture on.


Named after a cocker spaniel that became ill in 2003, Shakespeare Animal Fund is a non-profit organization that has been helping low-income pet owners pay emergency vet-erinarian bills. Since January of 2004, the organization has paid out more than $250,000, which has helped to save pets’ lives and also enhance the quality of life for their owners. In an effort to raise money to continue help-ing pets and people in need, Shakespeare Animal Fund will be holding a gala fund-raiser called Applause for Paws. The fund-raiser will take place on Aug. 13, 2010 from 6-9pm at Circus Circus. In its third year, Applause for Paws will feature world-renown dog trainer J.R. Johns doing a small dog act. This event will also feature champagne, appetizers, a chocolate fountain, a silent auction and different music.

“There will be various types of music, including opera and blue-grass,” said Jennifer Webb, Executive Director of Shakespeare Animal Fund.

“We have several different ways to make the evening fun and to raise additional monies.”

sHakespeare aniMal fund: Helping pets and people in need

142 Vassar St. | Reno | 775.342.7040 | www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/ Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30am-2:30pm

http://www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/


If you are interested in helping Shake-speare Animal Fund continue to help dogs

and cats and their owners, there are several ways you can help. you can become a member at several differ-

ent tiers, which gets you a card, dis-counts to kenneling, dog food, supplies, etc. you can also become a sponsor at five different levels: $15 – Can Do So Much, $35 – Really Helps Us Help, $100 – Can Make the Difference in whether an Animal can be Saved, $500 – Help more than one deserving Animal get the medical care that can save their life, $1000 – Be a hero to 10 or more animals by giving generously. In addition to giving money to the organiza-tion, you can become a volunteer by writing grants, by delivering pet food to seniors, by educating the public, by giving away free pet food, or by contributing in whatever area of expertise you have. Shakespeare Animal Fund is also seeking board members who have to qualify and interview for the position. Because the non-profit has moved to a new location that they have to pay for (they used to be on keystone Ave.), less money is going to the animals and is instead going to paying rent and utilities. They need help now more than ever in order to continue helping pets and their people. For more information on the Applause for Paws fundraising event, or for info on how to sponsor, become a member or volunteer,

call them at 775.342.7040, visit them online at http://shakespeareanimalfund.org or email [email protected]. Text by Michelle MontoyaPhotos by David Calvert

APPLAuSE FOR PAWSAug. 13, 2010Circus Circus

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calendarof events

Visit www.renopassport.com for additional events.

Thursday’s Throughout

AugustSparks Hometown

Farmers MarketDetails at www.ci.sparks.nv.us

August 5KTHX’s First Thursday at the Nevada

Museum of ArtMusic by Mojo Green

5-7pmDetails at www.kthxfm.com

July 20 – August 8

Hot August NightsRecognized as the

largest classic car and nostalgia festival in the

United States. Details at

www.hotaugustnights.net

Through August 7Lake Tahoe

Music FestivalNorthstar at Tahoe

5pm to 10pmDetails at www.tahoemusic.org

August 13La Bussola’s Fourth Annual Pink Party

Reno Pride, Live Art, Go Go Dancers, Raffles

A benefit for Build our Center Inc

9pm at Tronix303 kietzke Ln.

www.tronixreno.com

August 14 – 159th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk FestFeaturing on Saturday:

SouliveGaraj Mahal

yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band

Featuring on Sunday:Rebirth Brass Band

The Pimps of JoytimeFunky MiracleSquaw Valley, CA

Details at www.squaw.com

August 1414th Annual Gay Pride

Join the fun at Reno’s 14th Annual Gay Pride

Celebration to be held in Wingfield Park

Details at www.renogaypride.com

August 19Mark Sexton Band CD

Release Party‘Listen out’

With opening support by My Flag is on FireGuest appearance by Whitney Myer

7pm, All Ages, $15* (includes a copy of the new album)

Celebrity ShowroomJohn Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino

www.janugget.com

August 2026th Annual Taste for Art

Nevada Museum of Art, 6-9pmDetails at www.nevadaart.org

August 21Official After Party

Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Little Wal will be hold-ing a costume contestwith prizes and 99 cent themed drink specials

to celebrate the 35th an-niversary of the show!10pm at the Little Waldorf

SaloonDetails at www.lilwal.com

Through August 22Lake Tahoe

Shakespeare FestivalDetails at

www.laketahoeshakespeare.com

August 25 – 29Nevada Territory Wild West FairReno-Sparks Livestock

Events CenterDetails at www.wildwestfair.com

August 26Whitney Myer BandCD Release Partyopening support by:The Charm of Hugo

Sturdy BeggarsShow at 7pm. $6-$14The knitting Factory

Details at www.re.knittingfactory.com

August 27Hydration

A costumed gathering before Burning Man.

Featuring Smoove, JonBoy, The Mener and EJ Luera

Live painting by local artists9pm at The Beach at

The Grand Sierra Resort2500 E. Second St.Presale tickets at

The Melting Pot, Prism Magic and Recycled Records. www.renopassport.com

August 28Rural Rumble

Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts EventFallon, NV

www.letsgetitonpromotions.com

August 29La Tomatina To-

mato Fight3pm at City Plaza, $10

10 N. Virginia St.Details at

www.blog.clubcalneva.com

August 29-Sept 6Burning Man2010 Art Theme:

MetropolisBlack Rock City, NV

www.burningman.com

FREE CLINICWITH SPIN DOCTORSFREEZ & NICK SEQUEL

TAKE ONETRIP EACH SUNDAYAT 8PM AS DIRECTED

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