Inside Northern Nevada January 2015

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JANUARY, 2015

COWBOY WAY Mike Beck climbs off the saddle to sing ARTS Cello quartet comes to Winnemucca ‘New Repertoire’ Jazz on stage in Fallon

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering begins Jan. 26

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January 2015 | Volume 5, Issue 1 Mike Beck

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Music + Horses = Life

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Mike Beck has carved out a unique life for himself. He’s an award-winning songwriter and cowboy singer — and an accomplished horse trainer, too.

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Grace Kelly

Three Divas visit Fallon for unique Jazz experience Pianist Lynne Arriale is joined by saxophonist Grace Kelly and vocalist Carla Cook for a reinterpretation of some favorite songs.

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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

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Jessica Brandi Lifland

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Wild Sheep Foundation ‘Sheep PBR BlueDEF Velocity Tour storms Lawlor The Professional Bull Riders Show’ set for early January BlueDEF Velocity Tour is where The Wild Sheep Foundation will hold their annual Sheep Show at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center Jan. 8 - 10.

The Wild Sheep Foundation is dedicated to enhancing wild sheep populations, promoting professional wildlife management, educating the public and youth on sustainable use and the conservation benefits of hunting while promoting the interests of the hunter and all stakeholders.

The event features several banquets, auctions, a sporting clays shoot and the expo. The Welcome Back party kicks things off on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m., with the Expo Exhibit Hall open Thursday - Saturday.

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Welcome to

Winnemucca Jan. 10 Chukar Foundation Dinner and Auction Feb. 25 - March 1 Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend March 4 - 9 Shooting the West Photography Symposium

dreams of riding on national television on the PBR Built Ford Tough Series begin.

The tour stops in Reno on Saturday, Jan. 17 for a 7 p.m. performance at Lawlor Events Center.

Along with showcasing the top elite and up-and-coming riders, the PBR Velocity Tour provides a great opportunity for more fans, in additional cities, to experience all the action the PBR has to offer.

The PBR Velocity Tour will bring all the high-energy sound, lighting, special effects and entertaining bull riding action that fans witness on the PBR’s elite Built Ford Tough Series. For more information visit www.pbr.com. Tickets are $15 - $75, and are available through the Lawlor website: www.unr.edu/lawlor. F

Fallon artists exhibit at Oats Park Art Center FALLON

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he Churchill County Artists Association hold their annual exhibit through March 22.

The Classroom Gallery at the Oats Park Art Center shows recent works in a variety of media by Churchill County artists as part of the Lahontan Valley Fine Arts Invitational.

The Oats Park Art Center is located at 151 E. Park Street in Fallon.

April 18-19 Tri-County Home Show

For a complete listing of Winnemucca area events visit www.winnemucca.com

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very child deserves a happily ever after

Abused and neglected children who are removed from their families often need to live outside of their communities, away from everything familiar, and with uncertain futures.

Become a foster parent

In rural Nevada many children, including teens and sibling groups, are in need of a safe home. Foster parents provide a temporary home so these children can heal and feel supported.

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Live on STAGE

Music + Horses = Life

Heartfelt country ballads help Mike Beck keep his soul in the saddle Two compositions earn a spot on Western Horseman’s ‘Best Cowboy Songs’ list WINNEMUCCA

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ike Beck is wellknown for his memorable ballads that capture old California, and the cowboy way of life.

He is a regularly featured performer at The National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering. Mike has six albums under his belt with original songs that have been recognized as some of the finest compositions on Western Americana out there.

He has performed in numerous foreign countries, and throughout the United States. Beck will be on stage in Winnemucca on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Martin Hotel.

Two of Mike Beck’s songs were listed in the “13 Best Cowboy Songs of All Time” in the April 2009 issue of Western Horseman Magazine (“In Old California” – a song about Jo Mora – and “Don’t Tell Me.”) His song, “Patrick” was listed as one of “The Top 15 Roadworthy Cowboy Songs” in the July 2008 issue of Cowboys & Indians Magazine.

His song, “Amanda

Cowboy and musician Mike Beck will be on stage in Winnemucca Jan. 28.

Come Home” was featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition, and is dedicated to all of the women who served in Iraq.

In the Spring 2010 edition of The Cowboy Way, Bill Reynolds writes, “His love of the ways of the vaquero and the Pacific Slope region of the West comes through his songs in superb guitar work.”

Born and raised in Monterey County, Calif., at age 13, Mike Beck went to the Mon-

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terey Pop Festival and liked what he heard. He picked up a guitar and never looked back. Since that time, he has been composing and performing a wide array of folk, rock and Americana music.

Mike’s songs reflect his life as a professional musician and a working cowboy in Montana and Carmel Valley near Big Sur. According to Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, “Mike Beck plays

the guitar like a Byrd. His strings do things that mine could never do. They obey the slightest finger-touch commands like a fine reining horse.”

Beck is riding high after being recognized by Western Horseman magazine in a recent article naming “The 13 Best Cowboy Songs of All Times” along with songs written by luminaries such as Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Allison

Moorer, Lucinda Williams and Ian Tyson.

“I had two songs on that list, which was kind of cool,” said Beck. “to be alongside some of the other people on that list, like Tom Russell, Ian Tyson. I thought, that’s nice company. That was nice of them to say that.”

Beck and horses Beck got on a horse early in life — and if he could have his way he’d probably never get off.

He worked and learned from great horsemen Roy Frozoni and Tom Dorrance and Bill Dorrance. He worked cowboying in Deeth and Madison River, and learned how to break colts and train horses the Ray Hunt way.

Now, he’s branched off to hold his own horsemanship clinics, and has helped bring many a wild green colt to champion status — and taught others to do the same.

Learn more about Mike Beck online, including audio files for a few of his tunes, online www.mikebeck.com.

This event is presented by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment, a local all volunteer grass-roots non-profit, organized to bring world class performances to our community. Tickets are available at Global Coffee, Nature’s Corner and The Martin Hotel or online via the Martin Hotel website: www.themartinhotel.com. For more information visit www.gbae.org. F

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Disney Live! A Pirate and Princess Adventure comes to Lawlor at New Year Beloved characters found in this Disney Junior experience

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aula Vogel’s daringly comic and heart-stirring theatrical eulogy to the brother she lost to AIDS will soon be staged

by Bruka Theater company in Reno.

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rab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour!

Pirate and Princess Adventure. Mickey and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show featuring you favorite characters from Disney Junior’s hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates.

Get swept up in the excitement as Sofia and her family prepare for a royal celebration that helps us all

Eclectic Bruka Theater stages ‘Baltimore Waltz’

learn the true meaning of being a princess with a special appearance from Cinderella.

Then it’s off to Never Land where Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby, with a little help from Peter Pan, battle Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a mysterious

volcano.

Performances are set for Thursday, Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Lawlor Events Center in Reno. Tickets are $43, $28 and $23.

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Vogel won a Pulitzer Prize for her moving play “How I Learned to Drive,” and an Obie award for this farcical outing.

Essentially a series of comic vignettes underlined by tragedy, the farce traces the European odyssey of sister and brother Anna and Carl. In search of hedonistic pleasure and a cure for her terminal illness.

Knowing her life is nearing its end, Anna is driven by a lust that compels her to have

casual sex with as many men as possible during their travels, a passion shared by her gay brother.

Assisting the pair is the mysterious Third Man, a reference to the classic suspense film starring Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles, to which Vogel frequently alludes in detail.

The play was Vogel’s response to the 1988 death of her brother Carl, who died from complications due to AIDS before they were able to enjoy a long planned European vacation.

Curtain rises Jan. 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31; Feb. 6, 7, 8 Matinee Jan. 11 at 2 p.m.

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PANO RAMA

Zoltan Janvary, Travel Notes II, Copper engraving, mezzotint, colored pencil, white gouache, 2007

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reat Basin College in Elko presents “PANORAMA: Selections from the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship Program.”

This is the third in a series of traveling exhibits showcasing the recipients of the agency’s Artist Fellowship Award in the visual arts.

PANORAMA features 12 exceptional artists and brings Nevada’s statewide artist landscape into view.

Each contributing Fellow has demonstrated mastery of process and medium in producing asignificant body of work.

PANORAMA presents a topographical vista of artworks created in a range of media from street photography to stitched textiles to cast bronze sculptures. The exhibition is a visual sweep, a wide angle view across artis-

Mary Warner, Zinnias, Oil, chalk, pastel on oil paper, 2014

tic and geographic terrain. It is a call to viewers to seriously look at the art works in the exhibition and respond.

Fundamentally a celebration of object making, the artworks in PANORAMA are deliberate demonstrations of aesthetic investigation that challenge the boundaries of familiar and discrete art forms.

All of the exhibit artists continue to push the margins of technique, materiality and content.

Participating artists include: Catherine Borg, for-

merly of Las Vegas, photography; Dean Burton of Reno, photography; Shan Michael Evans of Las Vegas, digital media and animation; Stephen Hendee, formerly of Las Vegas, textiles; Zoltan Janvary of Reno, printmaking and drawing; Robert Morrison of Reno, sculpture; Candace Nicol of Reno, printmaking; Nolan Preece of Reno, chemigram printing; Heather Protz of Las Vegas, photography; Tamara Scronce of Reno, mixed media and sculpture; Christine Siemens, formerly of Las Vegas, photography;

and Mary Warner, formerly of Las Vegas, painting.

PANORAMA, an exhibition offered by the Nevada Arts Council, is based on an arts program that is rare in America, the artist fellowship.

Here, we are reminded that both the fellowship program and PANORAMA, the touring exhibition that unfolds across Nevada, are exquisite examples of cultural democracy in action.

Curated by Richard Hook-

er and organized by the Nevada Arts Council, “PANORAMA: Selections from the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship Program,” is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative–Traveling Exhibition Program.

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Brewery Arts Celtic series continues with toe-tapping quartet

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CARSON CITY he Brewery Arts Celtic Series presents Cíana 1 Traditional Irish and Celtic Music on Saturday, Jan. 10.

For the last four years, this high-energy quartet has played extensively throughout Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra. Be prepared for some serious toe-tapping!

Cíana performs tunes and songs from the Irish and Celtic tradition. “Cíana” is an Irish word roughly meaning both “distance” and “time,” which evokes the ancient expanse that defines western Nevada.

With a nod of appreciation to those Irish musicians from whom they learned, Cíana keeps

the Irish tradition of lively tunes and soulful songs alive in the high deserts of Nevada.

This concert is part of the Follow the Brewery Arts Celtic Series. Learn more by visiting www.

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breweryarts.org. It takes place the second Saturday of each month in the BAC’s MHJ Theater.

Beer and Wine available at Foodies Bystro until 8 p.m. If it’s warm, eat outside on the sidewalk or bring it in. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; and concerts begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door; $10 in advance; $8 for BAC members.

Founded in 1975, the Brewery Arts Center (BAC) is one of Greater Tahoe/Reno’s most active cultural centers. Located at at 449 W. King Street in the historic district of Carson City, the BAC hosts over 100 events each year in multiple facilities. Events include theater productions, concerts, art classes, kid’s programs, recitals and receptions. For tickets or more information visit breweryarts.org or call (775) 883-1976. F

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Doris Daley, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Kristyn Harris and Brigid Reedy perform on stage at the G Three Bar Theater in downtown Elko during the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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he National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is an annual celebration of the ranching and rural West. Through poetry, music and stories, ranch people express the beauty and challenges of a life deeply connected to the earth and its bounty.

The festival is set for Jan. 26 - 31 in Elko.

It’s been called the most honest and open-hearted festival in America, but it is also a darned good time!

At the National Cowboy

Poetry Gathering, you can discover cowboy cultures from around the world, learn a traditional skill, dance the two-step, plan for the West’s future with ranchers and conservationists, watch home-made films of rural life, meet new friends over a Buckaroo Brew, enjoy Basque food, listen to tall tales, dispel myths, build bridges and be inspired. Join us for an experience you will not soon forget!

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To purchase the book, call the museum or go online to order.

a book on Battle Mountain’s first 100 years, on sale now at the Museum for just

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The Elko County Cattlewomen (and one cattleman) serve lunch at a past Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

Open by Appointment only in January Call (775) 635-8548 or visit us online: www.battlemountainmuseum.com

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Mothers: The Art of Seeing open now at Nevada Museum of Art

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others: The Art of Seeing is inspired by land, politics and the spirit in equal measures.

Well known for experimenting and pushing the technical aspects of her work with new materials such as plastic, barbed wire, and fine stainless steel wire, artist Consuelo Jimenez Underwood has created three separate series of artworks for this exhibition – each stylistically distinct, all representing interconnectivity both literal and metaphoric.The display is in the Feature Gallery North in the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno.

A site-specific installation in the inspired by the geologic formations of the nearby Black Rock Desert includes a painted form with a jagged line dividing it into two, alluding to the fence under construction

which separates the United States and Mexico. Nails and fibers are integrated into the surface, along with paw prints representing the presence of migratory animals.

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BROADWAY COMES TO RENO

‘Rain’ brings Beatles to life on stage

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For more than twenty years, Underwood was Professor of Art and Head of the Fiber/Textile Area in the School of Art and Design at San Jose State University in California. F

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ain, A Tribute to the Beatles” is a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band.

Going further than before, this expanded “Rain” Broadway show adds even more hits that you know and love from the vast anthology of Beatles classics such as “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Let It Be,” “Come Together” and “Hey Jude.”

This stunning concert event takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to the Beatles. This is

a family-friendly event, so bring the kids and introduce them to the “Fab Four!”

Steve Landes takes on the role of John Lennon.

A life-long, second-generation Beatles fan, Steve taught himself guitar at 10 listening to Beatles records and by 13 was fronting a Top 40 cover band in his native Philadelphia. At 17 he joined the Broadway show “Beatlemania” and further developed his musicianship, touring the world with the show.

Joey Curatolo is Paul McCartney. Joey grew up in a Brooklyn household where classical music and opera formed the soundtrack. A natural musician, he was infatuated with The Beatles, taught himself guitar at age 10

and played piano by ear at 16. After winning multiple McCartney sound-alike contests, Joey toured with the Broadway production of “Beatlemania.”

Joe Bithorn takes on the role of George Harrison. Thanks to The Beatles appearance on Ed Sullivan, Joe took a strong interest in the guitar. By age 16, Joe was so proficient that he was recruited for studio sessions. Joe was hired for the touring production of “Beatlemania” as George.

Ralph Catelli is Ringo Starr. Raised in southern California, surrounded by a musically talented family, and by age six became passionate about playing drums. On that momentous night in February, 1964 when The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, Ralph was hypnotized and knew playing drums was what he was born to do.

Performances are Saturday, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $77.50 All are held at the Pioneer Center ftor the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. F

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STREET-WISE STRINGS Boise Cello Collective brings quartet of coolness to Winnemucca

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he Boise Cello Collective will take the stage at the Martin Hotel in Winnemucca on Saturday, Jan. 3.

Winnemucca audiences enjoyed the works of one of the four members recently when the Langroise Trio toured through northern Nevada. Sam Smith will be joined by Jake Saunders, Stephen Mathie and Shea Kole for this trip through the high desert.

The Boise Cello Collective has been performing for about three and a half years, playing on street corners, farmer’s markets, and anywhere they find they can bring music to the people.

The collective has appeared with as few as two and as many as 14 musicians. They have been focused on Classic Pop and Rock along with some modern rock and pop mixed in for good measure.

Recently they’ve reached back to the classical music roots to add to add contemporary classical works to their performances

The Boise Cello Collective is an open-membership collaborative project that Jake described as an evolutionary exploration. They are having fun and playing for the people.

If you’d like to learn more about the Boise Cello Collective — and hear some of these dynamic sympohonic strings in action, visit them online at www. reverbnation.com or their Face-

book page: Boise Cello Collective.

This event is presented by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment, a local all volunteer grass-roots non-profit, organized to bring world class performances to our community. Tickets are available at Global Coffee, Nature’s Corner and The Martin Hotel or online via the Martin Hotel website: www.themartinhotel.com.

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Comedian Lopez brings ‘Listen to my Face’ tour to Silver Legacy

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ulti-talented entertainer George Lopez, whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy, and late-night television will bring his “Listen to My Face” tour to Silver Legacy on Jan. 17.

Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry and has been praised by audiences and critics alike for his work in television, film and stand-

Bill Engvall hosts ‘Bounty Hunter’ on CMT

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up, as well as his extensive charity work with various foundations.

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he thing that makes any entertainer successful is the ability to connect with an audience. It’s the quality of sharing the humor in everyday situations that has made Bill Engvall one of the top comedians today and among the busiest.

Engvall is on stage at the Wendover Peppermill Concert Hall on Jan. 23.

Engvall also voices the animated character “Bill” in the CMT show ‘Bounty Hunters’ which began airing 2013. It also stars Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy. A star of the big screen as well, Bill has appeared in several films including Strawberry Wine, Bed and Breakfast with and Delta Farce.

Bill was part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy concert films, which have sold more than 9 million

units and are some of the most watched movies and special in Comedy Central history.

Along with his Blue Collar movies, Bill has several solo specials which aired on Comedy Central including Aged and Confused ( 2009), Live (2004 (certified multiplatinum).

Bill’s first album, “Here’s Your Sign” (Warner Bros.

May ‘96), has been certified platinum and held the #1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks. went on to peak at #5 on Billboard’s Current Country Album Chart and reached the Top 50 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart.

A native of Galveston, Texas, Bill moved to Dallas and was working as a disc jockey with plans of becoming of a teacher.

While in a nightclub one evening, Bill decided to try his hand at stand-up comedy and quickly found that making people laugh was truly his forte.

Soon after, he decided to

move to Los Angeles to pursue television opportunities.

First there was a Showtime special, A Pair of Joker’s with Rosie O’Donnell, followed by hosting A&E’s Evening at the Improv and appearances on both The Tonight Show and the Late Show with David Letterman. In 1992, Bill won the American Comedy Award for “Best Male Stand-up Comedian.”

After appearing in episodes of “Designing Women,” Bill went on to portray Buck Overton on the ABC sitcom, Delta” starring Delta Burke. Bill also starred in the NBC series, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, where he played Jeff’s best friend.Bill resides in Southern California with his family. Additional information is available at www.billengvall.com.

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Reno Phil welcomes guest conductor for ‘Classix Four’

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he Reno Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes Jeffrey Kahane as guest conductor for the Classix Four concert set.

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Lynne, Carla and Grace on stage in Fallon for evening of ‘New Repertoire’ Jazz

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ompelling and innovative pianist/ composer Lynne Arri- Lynne Arriale ale and acclaimed saxophonist/vocalist/composer Grace Kelly join forces with guest vocalist Carla Cook for a special collaboration celebrating “New Repertoire” Jazz.

Magazine’s Critics Poll” at age 16. At 18 she released her sixth album, Man with the Hat, a collaboration with jazz legend Phil Woods.

Pianist/composer Lynne Arriale’s career is graced by a love of melody and a joy of musical discovery. With a style that is vibrant and hard-driving, yet lyrical and intimate, Arriale provides an exhilarating musical experience.

The consummate storyteller, she immediately connects with her listeners through emotionally-charged performances.

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The group will be performing in Fallon at the Oats Park Art Center on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Carla Cook, described as a “mad-loose straight ahead jazz diva with a gospel soul, big band heart, classical cool and improvisational heat” joins the musicians for this unique event. As a singer, Cook is unique in that she’s willing to put a jazz spin on songs not written Conversation with by traditional jazz composers. the Artists: Enjoy an Songs that, until you hear informal question and her sing them, you’d never answer session with these three accomimagine could be interpreted plished musicians on as jazz.

Jan. 31 as part of the Saxophonnist Grace Kelly Churchill Arts Council’s has firmly established herself as Conversation series. one of the gifted jazz artists of This is separate her generation. Kelly became ticketed event, contact the youngest ever musician the CAC for details. voted to the “Down Beat

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The curtain rises on Classix Four on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno.

Also a pianist, Kahane will conduct the orchestra from the piano for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466, a rare opportunity and welcome challenge for both the orchestra and conductor, offering an exciting new flavor to the audience.

Kahane has made numerous solo appearances in recital and with major orchestras around the world, including New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Rotterdam Philharmonic..

The second half of the concert will open with nocturne and scherzo of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, followed by the composer’s Symphony No. 5. In D major, op. 107 “Reformation.”

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday. Music Director Laura Jackson conducts the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and offers a pre-concert talk one hour before the concert on Sunday and one halfhour before the concert on Tuesday.

Jeffrey Kahane

In this preview, she discusses the works and composers on the evening’s concert, giving attendees a background and historical context for the music they will hear. Preview talk is at 3 p.m. Sunday in the concert hall and at 7 p.m.

Tuesday in the exhibition hall. Seating for the preview is general admission, first-come first served.

Tickets are $27*-$82 (*including senior discount). Transaction fees may apply.

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No matter what your reasons are, Margaret Harrison, LMFT, LPC, is here to help you focus on the solutions to life’s most perplexing problems.

And although she’s backed by more than thirty years of counseling experi-

The Overworked Person’s Guide to Better Nutrition offers bitesized nutrition tips for busy people with prediabetes, heart health concerns, or those who simply want advice for their everyday food and nutrition problems.

Responding to the number-one excuse she hears from clients who have trouble staying healthy — “I don’t have time!” — educator and dietitian Jill

This book contains proven steps and strategies for how to bring order to your home, and in doing so, reduce the stress in your life.

Organization is important in our lives.

It generally applies to material objects, but there is also such a thing as mental organization. Once accomplished, this gives people a sense of cleanliness, calm, and freedom from clutter. Most impor-

Publisher hopes to sell books through Twitter

NEW YORK (AP) — A leading book publisher is hoping that Twitter will not only help promote books, but sell them directly.

Hachette Book Group announced Monday that it has teamed with the e-commerce platform Gumroad. The deal will allow Twitter users to purchase

print editions of selected works by clicking on buy buttons from within authors’ tweets.

The books include Amanda Palmer’s “The Art of Asking,” former astronaut Chris Hadfield’s “You are Here” and “The Onion Magazine: The Iconic Covers That Transformed an Undeserving

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tantly, it helps keep one’s stress to a minimum.

How does disorganization result in stress? There are so many examples for this. For instance, when you have an urgent need for a certain item but you can’t find it right at that moment, it frustrates you and leaves you with a sick, unpleasant feeling in your gut.

Sometimes it makes you want to cry!

More often than not, it makes you very angry.

This is what happens when you’re rushing out the door because you’re late for work, only to find that your car keys are not on the side table where you normally put them.

“Home Organization for a StressFree Life” aims to be of assistance to people who are in desperate need of learning how to organize their homes.

The goal is not just to make their homes presentable and ready for guests at any time of the day, but also to help them avoid experiencing stress due to disorganization.

Do not underestimate the benefits that proper and smart organization can offer you. The rewards do not only apply to the aesthetic but also to a person’s mental and often emotional well-being.

Don’t wait another day to begin organizing! It only seems like a lot of work at the beginning, but once you’ve started and can actually see glimpses of your end goal, things will become a lot easier.

This book is available in paperback and Kindle ebook editions from Amazon.com. F World.” The three Twitter feeds each have more than 1 million followers.

The promotion begins Thursday. The books will be available in limited quantities and will include added features, such as a photo signed by Hadfield or notes from Palmer’s husband, Neil Gaiman. F

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MOVIE NOTES

Made in Japan Godzilla is back after Hollywood hit

By Yuri Kageyama

AP Business Writer TOKYO — Godzilla is stomping back. And this time, it’s Made in Japan, like the original.

The announcement this week from Japanese film studio Toho comes after the success earlier this year of the Hollywood Godzilla, directed

by Gareth Edwards, which grossed more than $500 million worldwide.

Toho said in 2004 it had made its last Godzilla film, the 28th in the series cen-

King of the kaiju — Godzilla is the most famous creation of Japan’s Toho Film Company.

Originally brought to life in 1954, the film studio went on to create 28 of the films before “retiring” the franchise in 2004.

While almost always portrayed by a man in a rubber suit, the early Godzilla changed designs frequently — but always maintained the upright stance, sharply plated back and long swinging tail. tered on the irradiated monster, which first stomped into the world in 1954.

Over the years, Godzilla movies fell out of favor even among Japanese fans.

But the latest Hollywood Godzilla, complete with spikes down its back and a terrifying roar, received relatively favorable reviews in Japan, unlike the 1998 Hollywood Godzilla, directed by Roland Emmerich, which purist fans hated.

Godzilla, 1965

Toho said recent innovations in computer-graphics technology were behind its decision to revive Godzilla.

The Toho Godzilla is set for release in 2016, before Edwards releases his sequel for Legendary Pictures and Warner Brothers in 2018.

Toho has not yet picked a director for the upcoming reboot.

The Tokyo-based company, which owns the rights

for Godzilla, declined to say whether it would bring back the man-in-a-rubber suit behind the original Godzilla or rely on computer graphics — or have both.

Japanese movies such as Toho’s latest, “Parasyte,” about alien creatures taking over human bodies, utilize sophisticated computer-graphics technology although it may be hard for Toho to match Holly-

wood’s dazzle.

The widely praised original black-and-white “Godzilla” was directed by Ishiro Honda.

Other directors took over for the subsequent Japanese works, which at times became absurdly comical, featuring battles with manga-like, or cartoonish, monsters.

Godzilla, or “gojira,” as the Japanese say it — a combination of the words for “whale” and “gorilla” — was a mutation that emerged from the Pacific because of nuclear testing.

The giant reptilian creature has crushed just about every famous building in Japan including Tokyo Tower and the Parliament building.

Japan, the only nation in the world to suffer atomic bombings, has a soft spot for the fire-breathing creature as representing the suffering unleashed by nuclear weapons. F

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‘Human Capital’ faces troubling issues of class, wealth and greed

Horror films add chill to January

Human Capital begins at the end, as a cyclist is run off the road by a careening SUV the night before Christmas Eve. As details emerge of the events leading up to the accident, the lives of the well-to-do Bernaschi family, privileged and detached, will intertwine with the Ossolas, struggling to keep their comfortable middle-class life,

in ways neither could have expected.

Dino Ossola (Fabrizio Bentivoglio), in dire financial straits, anticipates the birth of twins with his second wife (Valeria Golino).

Meanwhile, Dino’s teenage daughter’s relationship with hedge-fund manager Giovanni Bernaschi’s playboy son complicates an already tricky social dance of status,

money and ambition. In theaters Jan. 14; not yet rated.

The World Made Straight

House. Seeking safety from the bombs in the remote coastal location, the group instead find themselves facing an evil far more frightening when their arrival awakens the Woman in Black.

Rated PG-13.

In a rural Appalachian community haunted by the legacy of a Civil War massacre, young and rebellious Travis Shelton (Jeremy Irvine) finds himself ensnared in the violence of the past and the subtle evils of the present. Not yet rated.

The Search for General Tso

AMITYVILLE Awakening Jan. 2 Amityville: Awakening

Belle, her little sister, and her comatose twin brother move into a new house with their single mother Joan in order to save money to help pay for her brother’s expensive healthcare. But when strange phenomena begin to occur in the house including the miraculous recovery of her brother, Belle begins to suspect her Mother isn’t telling her everything and soon realizes they just moved into the infamous Amityville house.

Not yet rated.

This mouthwateringly entertaining film travels the globe to unravel a captivating culinary mystery. General Tso’s chicken is a staple of Chinese-American cooking, and a ubiquitous presence on restaurant menus across the country.

But just who was General Tso? And how did his chicken become emblematic of an entire national cuisine? Director Ian Cheney (King Corn) journeys from Shanghai to New York to the American Midwest and beyond to uncover the origins of this iconic dish. Not yet rated.

Jan. 9 Selma

Selma is the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic struggle to secure voting rights for all people – a dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with the epic march from Selma Home Sweet Hell to Montgomery, AlaMona and Don’s seemingly perbama, and led to fect suburban bliss is disrupted President Johnson by a sexy extortionist and Mona signing the Voting will stop at nothing, including killing the competition, to Rights Act of 1965. Selmais directed by Ava keep her little slice of heaven. DuVernay (“Scandal”) from a script she wrote with first-time writer Paul Webb. When the film is Rated R. released wide in 2015, it will mark the 50th anniThe Woman in Black: versary of the iconic marches. David Oyelowo Angel of Death (Jack Reacher, The Butler) stars as Martin Luther England, 1941 With London in the King Jr. along with Carem Ejogo as Coretta Scott midst of the blitz, two teachers King, Tom Wilkinson as Lyndon B. Johnson, Cuba evacuate a group of schoolchil- Gooding Jr. as Fred Gray, Common as James dren to the abandoned Eel Marsh Bevel and many more.

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Jan. 14 Match

Tak3n

Starring: Laim Neeson, Ethan Hawke, Freya Stafford, Madeleine West, Noah Taylor, Sarah Snook. Liam Neeson returns as ex-covert operative Bryan Mills, whose reconciliation with his ex-wife is tragically cut short when she is brutally murdered. Consumed with rage, and framed for the crime, he goes on the run to evade the relentless pursuit of the CIA, FBI and the police.

For one last time, Mills must use his “particular set of skills,” to track down the real killers, exact his unique brand of justice, and protect the only thing that matters to him now – his daughter.

Rated PG-13.

Starring: Carla Gugino, Matthew Lillard, Patrick Stewart. As a Juilliard professor is interviewed by a woman and her husband for her dissertation on the history of dance in 1960’s New York, it becomes increasingly clear that there are ulterior motives to the couple’s visit. Not yet rated.

Predestination

Predestination

A Temporal Agent (Ethan Hawke) is sent on an intricate series of time-travel journeys designed to prevent future killers from committing their crimes. Now, on his final assignment, the Agent must stop the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time and prevent a devastating attack in which thousands of lives will be lost.

Rated R.

Jan. 16 Blackhat

Set within the world of global cybercrime, Blackhat follows a furloughed convict (Chris Hemsworth) and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. Rated R.

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DVD Releases

Julianne Moore

Still Alice

Alice Howland (Julianne Moore), a successful Columbia University linguistics professor happily married with three grown children, struggles to maintain her mind after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Rated PG-13.

The Wedding Ringer Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is a loveable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting), Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides flattering best men for socially challenged guys in need. What ensues is a hilarious wedding charade as they try to pull off the big con, and an unexpected budding bromance between Doug and his fake best man Jimmy.

Beloved bear comes to life in ‘Paddington’ From the beloved novels

by Michael Bond, Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home.

Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined – until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck that

says “Please look after this bear. Thank you,” and offer him a temporary haven.

It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist.

Starring the voices of Hugh Bonneville, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Nicole Kidman, Sally Hawkins. In theaters Jan. 16; not yet rated.

Jan. 6 Boyhood Get On Up Left Behind No Good Deed Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case Atlas Shrugged III: Who Is John Galt?

Horns The Longest Week

criminal world. Brendan convinces him to join on another high stakes job – robbing a Kalgoorlie gold mine. But with millions of dollars at stake, it’s hard to tell whom JR can trust, and whose side each player is actually on. And with his feelings for Tasha increasing, and his faith in Brendan decreasing, JR must figure out his next move. Not yet rated.

Jan. 19 The Mule The Pirates Jan. 20 Annabelle The Boxtrolls The Drop Lucy Coherence The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz Rudderless White Bird in a Blizzard Wolves The Zero Theorem Jan. 26 Lakay

Little Accidents When a teenage boy goes missing in a small town already devastated by a fatal mining accident, three strangers find themselves drawn together in a tangle of secrets, lies, and the collective grief of the community. Reeling from the disappearance of her son, Diane (Elizabeth Banks) finds herself drifting away from her husband (Josh Lucas), a mining company executive whose role in the accident has made her family the prime target for the town’s anger. When she forms a dangerous bond with the sole survivor of the disaster (Boyd Holbrook), truths will be uncovered that threaten to tear apart the few remaining threads holding the town together. Not yet rated.

Jan. 12 Expedition to the End of the World

Son of a Gun

During a six-month stint inside a West Australian prison, rookie criminal JR (Brenton Thwaites) meets the smart and enigmatic Brendan Lynch (Ewan McGregor). In exchange for protection on the inside, JR agrees to help Brendan get outside, hooking up with the influential Sam Lennox (Jacek Koman) to orchestrate a daring prison escape that frees Brendan. JR is rewarded for his efforts, and with a taste of the high life and flirtations with Sam’s beautiful girl Tasha (Alicia Vikander), he gets sucked deeper into Brendan’s

Spare Parts

Four Hispanic high school students form a robotics club. With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and a dream, this rag tag team goes up against the country’s reigning robotics champion, MIT. Rated PG-13.

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Jan. 13 The Identical Men, Women & Children Finding Fela!

Fugly!

Jessabelle Jimi: All Is by My Side Keep On Keepin’ On Love Is Strange Middle of Nowhere The Two Faces of January Young Ones

Jan. 27 Before I Go to Sleep The Book of Life Fury The Judge Art and Craft Miss Meadows My Old Lady The Remaining

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Vice

Starring: Ambyr Childers, Bruce Willis, Bryan Greenberg, Charlotte Kirk, Johnathon Schaech, Thomas Jane. Julian Michaels (Bruce Willis) has designed the ultimate resort: VICE, where anything goes and the customers can play out their wildest fantasies with artificial inhabitants who look, think and feel like humans. When an artificial (Ambyr Childers) becomes self-aware and escapes, she finds herself caught in the crossfire between Julian’s mercenaries and a cop (Thomas Jane) who is hell-bent on shutting down Vice, and stopping the violence once and for all. Not yet rated.

American Sniper U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) takes his sole mission -- protect his comrades -- to heart

Lucasfilm brings ‘Strange Magic’ to screen on Jan. 23 ‘Strange Magic’ is directed by Gary Rydstrom (of the Pixar shorts Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation and Lifted) from a screenplay he wrote with David Berenbaum (Elf) and Irene Mecchi (Brave, The Lion King), with the story by George Lucas, inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the madcap fairy tale and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to

of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their hilarious misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion. The voice cast includes Alan Cumming, Maya Rudolph, Evan Rachel Wood, Kristin Chenoweth, Alfred Molina, Sam Palladio, Elijah Kelly, Bob Eistein, Peter Stormare and newcomer Meredith Anne Bull.

his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq.

However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind. Rated R.

Jan. 23

Depp channels Clouseau for spy caper ‘Mordecai’ Johnny Depp stars in ‘Mordecai,’ based on the popular three-novel anthology by Kyril Bonfiglioli. This film adaptation of the cult novel franchise also features Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, Paul Bettany and Olivia Munn.

Juggling some angry Russians, the British Mi5, his impossibly leggy wife and an international terrorist, debonair art dealer and part time rogue Charlie Mortdecai (Depp) must traverse the globe armed only with his good looks and special charm in a race to recover a stolen painting rumored to contain the code to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold.

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger said, “Kyril created a rich, immersive world with fresh characters, and we are thrilled to bring his beloved story to life.” Not yet rated.

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Red Army Following the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War, Gabe Polsky’s Red Army tells the story of the nation’s famed “Red Army” hockey team through the eyes of its captain Slava Fetisov. Whether he was pitted against enemies in the political arena or on the ice, Fetisov’s story provides a rare glimpse behind the Iron Curtain of the 1970s and ‘80s by mirroring the social and political forces at work in the world around him.

The Boy Next Door The Boy Next Door is directed

by Rob Cohen (xXx, Stealth, The Fast and the Furious, Daylight, The Skulls) and written by Barbara Curry, making her feature film writ-

ing debut. Jennifer Lopez plays a mother, recently separated from her husband, who sparks an inappropriate affair with the teenage neighbor boy (Ryan Guzman), a friend of her own son. But when she tries to abruptly end the relationship, the boy stirs up trouble in her life. Rated R.

Black Sea A rogue submarine captain (Jude Law) pulls together a misfit crew to go after a sunken treasure rumored to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. As greed and desperation take control onboard their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival. Rated R.

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‘Mommy’ finds hope in ADHD

A feisty widowed single mom (Anne Doval) finds herself burdened with the fulltime custody of her rambunctious 15-year-old ADHD son.

As they try to make ends meet, Kyla, the peculiar girl across the street, offers her help. Together, they find a new sense of balance, and hope is regained. Not yet rated. Opens Jan. 23.

Anne Doval

The Humbling Based on Philip Roth’s novel, The Humbling tells the story of a legendary stage actor who has an affair with a lesbian woman half his age at a secluded country house in Connecticut. Simon Axler (Al Pacino) has known nothing but the stage since he was thirteen.

When he feels his craft slip away from him, he has a mental breakdown and retreats to the woods to live a quiet life until the daughter of his closest friend shows up at his house. The relationship takes unusual turns as people from their past surface and chaos ensues.

Rated R.

The Loft In The Loft, five friends who share a loft for their extramarital affairs begin to question one another

after the body of an unknown woman is found in the property. Erik Van Looy directs this remake of his own 2008 Belgian film with a script from Wesley Strick (of the Nightmare on Elm Street remake, Doom and Arachnophobia). Karl Urban, James Marsden, Wentworth Miller, Eric Stonestreet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Rachael Taylor, Rhona Mitra, Valerie Cruz and Isabel Lucas also star in the film which has been sitting on a shelf for years, but now finds release in the US . Rated R.

Jan. 28 Timbuktu

Not far from Timbuktu, now ruled by the religious fundamentalists, Kidane lives peacefully in the dunes with his wife Satima, his daughter

Hathaway gets romantic in ‘Song One’ After her musician brother Henry (Ben Rosenfield) is injured and hospitalized in a

Anne Hathway and Johnny Flynn in ‘Song One’

coma following a car accident, Franny (Anne Hathaway), an archaeologist,

Toya, and Issan, their twelve-yearold shepherd. In town, the people suffer, powerless, from the regime of terror imposed by the Jihadists determined to control their faith.

Music, laughter, cigarettes, even soccer have been banned. The women have become shadows but resist with dignity. Every day, the new improvised courts issue tragic and absurd sentences. Kidane and his family are being spared the chaos that prevails in Timbuktu.

But their destiny changes when Kidane accidentally kills Amadou, the fisherman who slaughtered his beloved cow. He now has to face the new laws of the foreign occupants. Not yet rated.

Jan. 30 Max

A dog that helped soldiers in

returns home and begins to use his notebook as a guide to how his life has evolved in her absence. Franny seeks out the musicians and artists Henry loved and meets James Forester (Johnny Flynn), his musical idol, whose success and fame belie a shy and private man.

As a strong romantic connection develops between Franny and James, the question becomes if love can bloom even under the most adverse circumstances. Rated PG-13; opens Jan. 23 nationwide.

Never bet against a man with a killer hand Wild Card opens Jan. 30

Nick Wild (Jason Statham) is a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal professional skills and a personal gambling problem.

When a friend is beaten by a sadistic thug, Nick strikes back, only to find out the thug is the son of a powerful mob boss.

Suddenly Nick is plunged into the criminal underworld, chased by enforcers and wanted by the mob. Having raised the stakes, Nick has one last play to change his fortunes, and this time, it’s all or nothing. Rated R. Afghanistan returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his handler’s family after suffering a traumatic experience. Not yet rated.

Project Almanac

Starring: Amy Landecker, Ginny Gardner, Jonny Weston, Sofia Black-D’Elia, Virginia Gardner. A brilliant high school student and his friends uncover blueprints for a mysterious device with limitless potential, inadvertently putting lives in danger. Not yet rated.

Black or White An attorney (Kevin Costner) is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter after the deaths of his wife and daughter. Rated PG-13.

Coming Home Lu Yanshi and Feng Wanyu are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is arrested and sent to a labor camp as a political prisoner, just as his wife is injured in an accident. Released during the last days of the Cultural Revolution, he finally returns home only to find that his beloved wife has amnesia and remembers little of her past. Unable to recognize Lu, she patiently waits for her husband’s return. A stranger alone in the heart of his broken family, Lu tries to resurrect their past together and reawaken his wife’s memory.

Not yet rated. F

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Let’s pop a cork on some bubbly! it has a broad and floral nose with delicate bubbles and

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve X'Ploration ($36). This limited edition champagne made for the holiday season gets consumers into a luxury champagne with reasonable cost. Beautifully packaged with a gold sleeve, it makes a statement on the table -- and in the glass. Its blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier evokes apple and pear notes.

J Vineyards & Winery Brut Rosé ($38). You won't be disappointed

Christmas, New Years are Champagne’s time to shine More champagne is consumed about this time of year than any other. Sure, you sip champagne when you toast the bride and groom and maybe you'll pop a cork when the son finally moves into his own house. But, by and large, you are more likely to consume some bubbly to either admire the Christmas tree or ring in the New Year.

About 22 percent of champagne sales come in December and more than 65 percent of consumers say they share it with a celebration.

Alas, we too are victims of associating sparkling wine -- the generic term for champagne -- with the holidays. For about 15 years we have been organizing a champagne dinner at a different restaurant where we share bubbles and friendship among six loyal couples. Other than that, it has been an occasional sip of prosécco during the summer.

And that brings us to a point. Never before has sparkling wine been so affordable. Prosécco costs less than $20 and for that reason alone sales are skyrocketing. Until recently, champagne was seen as a drink for the rich aboard their yachts or aside their pools.

Prosécco -- and Spanish cava -- may be a bane for champagne producers, but it gets people into

the sparkling wine market. Many of them move up to a champagne, if not just for a special occasion.

Perhaps this year you have something to celebrate, even if it's just good health, employmetnt or your alma mater in a bowl game. Join the masses and have a glass of sparkling wine.

In the Italian prosécco category, we recommend Mionetto, La Marca, Ruffino. Prosécco is made mostly from the glera grape and is simple and lively on the palate. It's a great drink to serve as an aperitif or to mix into various cocktails.

Spanish cava is making headway into the market as well and its price point is similar to that of prosécco.

However, we don't think that, as a lot, they are consistent. Some brands to look for: Paul Cheneau, Pere Ventura, Segura Viudas.

California and Oregon are making terrific sparkling wines that may cost more than your average prosécco but they aren't as expensive as luxurious champagnes.

Champagne too can be bought for reasonable prices, thanks to the competition.

For champagne bargains, look to Nicolas Feuillatte and Moet. If price isn't an object, look for Cristal, Taittinger, Billecart-Salmon and Veuve Cliquot. There is nothing more luxurious to us than Billecart-Salmon's rosé.

Here are some recommendations:

Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut 2006 ($60). Chief winemaker Benoit Gouez has fashioned wonderfully luxurious champagne from the 2006 vintage. Aged for 7 years in the cellars before release,

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with this reasonably priced sparkling rosé from the Russian River Valley.

Made largely from pinot noir grapes, it has a nice balance of luxury and fruit with exotic tangerine and raspberry flavors. This would make for a good aperitif to set the mood of any party or you can easily match it with salmon, shrimp or scallops.

Mumm Napa Brut Reserve Rosé ($39). Mumm makes a signature brut prestige that is a steal for $22, but we're always looking for a reasonably priced rosé to add a dash of color to the holiday. You won't go wrong with this versatile blend of pinot noir and chardonnay. You could serve this as an apertif or alongside salmon, turkey, ham and other simple entrees or appetizers.

Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2004 ($85). The Grand Vintage is made in only great years and is the cellar master's personal expression of the year's vintage. This one from 2004 shows off ripe grapes and a broad dimension with honeysuckles and floral aromas, peach and pineapple flavors and a long, elegant finish. It is an almost equal blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier. F

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Tips for cultivating a wine collection

The other night Tom pulled from his cellar the last bottle of 2001 Artadi Vinas de Gain, a $30 Rioja that was quite the rage when it was released. It is not the pedigree of the wine that is of interest here, but the emotion of the moment when you part company with a wine you have nurtured along for years.

Collecting wine is not something everyone can do because of cost, space or simply because of a lack of interest. But those who do cellar wine understand the sensory pleasure of witnessing a wine evolve from the moment of purchase to peak maturity. However satisfying the taste of an evolving product of nature, the last drop means the experience is over.

The Artadi estate is relatively new. Juan Carlos Lopez de la Calle founded it in 1985, but his fruit-forward tempranillos were nearly instant hits among critics. This 2001 was earning many rave reviews when we bought it. Unlike fellow Spanish winemakers, the producer used little American oak and preserved the rich fruit character of his riojas. The wine held its ground over the last decade but, alas, the fruit had faded when Tom consumed his last bottle.

However disappointing the wine's final gasp, it was nonetheless satisfying. In the evolutionary process, how else do you know a wine's apogee unless you taste it on its decline? And that's the lesson for collectors. You should always taste a wine before it matures so you have a baseline to compare all subsequent experiences. But the last bottle of a case (or more) should be a sacrificial bottle

want to pay the high tariff for a case or who prefer to have less quantity and more variety in our cellars. Splitting a case gets you the case discount -- as much as 15 percent -- and allows you to order a wine that your merchant may not have in stock.

that may disappoint you but confirms that you have seen a wine's entire evolution.

Collecting wine is immensely satisfying when you have these experiences, but there are no guarantees.

And, that's what makes it fun.

For those just getting into wine collecting, we have some advice based on our experiences:

1. Buy no fewer than 4 bottles of any particular wine. You'll be disappointed to not have more when you taste an extraordinary wine that has matured.

2. Don't think of your wine cellar as a museum.

Art can last forever, but not wine. It's meant to be consumed, so drink it up instead of letting it gather dust.

We've tasted way too many over-the-hill wines from various cellars.

3. Read, read, read.

There is plenty of online reviews that will give you a drinking window of notable wines. Everyone has a different threshhold for what they like -- some like their wines young and vibrant, others like them aged and ripe. Suit yourself, not some critic. But the research will give you insight into the vintage and the reputation of a producer.

4. Find a wine buddy.

Our two cellars have some of the same wines because we often split cases. We've done the same with several friends who, like us, may not

5. Don't assume that all wines age equally well.

In short, remember to check up on your pinot noirs more often than your cabernet sauvignons. Pinot noirs are more delicate and can turn quickly -- and that applies to many burgundies.

Most of us know white wines don't age as well or as long -- but many do age.

Tom had a 10-year-old pinot gris from Alsace the other day that was incredible. On the other hand, we have had way too many chardonnays that had maderized. It's one thing to have a tasty by aged Chateau d'Yquem sauterne, but quite another to have a dry Beringer chardonnay that is oxidized and sherry-like.

6. Know the elements that suggest a wine can age. First, the fruit, acidity and alcohol need to be balanced. Second, it helps for the wine to have good structure -- tannin that fades in time and alcohol that gives it body. Third, the history of the producer often tells the story. If a producer has been making age-worthy wines for decades, it's likely the current release will do well. Fourth, the vintage. While reputable producers can make good wines in bad vintages, most will do as poorly as the harvest.

There are no guarantees.

No one, including critics, can predict with certainty that a wine will age well. But when it does, you will be immensely rewarded. F

Markham Vineyards pour love into Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more With 350 acres of vineyard strategically located in several of Napa Valley’s best growing regions, Markham Vineyards selects grapes from several microclimates to achieve balanced and rich wines.

Markham one of the most advanced, stunning winemaking facilities in the country. Praise from critics matches the praise from those who have tasted and enjoyed these delicious wines.

Knowledge and experience are combined with Mother Nature to produce grapes for Markham’s award winning wines. Offering luscious Chardonnay vintages, crisp Sauvignon Blanc, fruity Pinot Noir, vivid Muscat, Merlot, and earthy Cabernet Sauvignon, you can’t go wrong with any of the offerings from Markham!

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Your horoscope for January Plans get underway for a major home improvement project. Pay attention to the details— something is amiss. An unusual proposal lands on your desk.

Your finances begin to wane. Consider investing to boost your bank account, or at the very least, cutting back on your spending.

A crisis develops sooner than expected. Don’t panic. Take a deep breath, deal with it quickly and forge ahead. A relative makes a surprise announcement.

Feeling restless, Aries? Perk up your life with a new hairstyle or outfit. A distant relative provides insight into a nagging problem at home.

Listen up, Taurus. You’re making a mountain out of a molehill at work and your supervisor is watching. Back off and focus on the project at hand.

You realize you can do nothing more to help a troubled young friend. Bow out and encourage them to seek professional guidance.

You’re about to cross paths with someone from the past. Let bygones be bygones and engage in a new relationship. A package results in a flurry of activity.

Drama surrounds you at home and at work.

Don’t let it get to you. Peace looms on the horizon. Romance heats up! Take your special someone someplace nice.

Feeling out of the loop, Virgo? Take some time to get reacquainted with your friends and family. You’ll be surprised by how much you’ve missed.

The cold weather takes its toll on your attitude. Do something fun to boost your spirits.

Get together with some old friends and see a movie or go shopping.

The Puzzler "One on One" Across 1 Pueblo builder 5 Dirt collector 8 "___ looking at you, kid!"

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Oh, Scorpio. It’s not like you to be so disorganized and unprepared. Snap out of it or risk jeopardizing a business relationship. A letter reminds you of a social obligation.

Recent events leave you questioning your career choice. Do you really enjoy what you do? If not, perhaps it’s time you considered a career change.

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January classes at the Nevada Museum of Art RENO, Nev. — The E.L. Cord Museum School of the Nevada Museum of Art is accepting enrollment for the below classes. Classes are limited in size, therefore early registration is recommended.

Scholarships are available for all ages. Please call the Museum for details at (775) 329-3333 ex 260.

Winter Break Clay Camp

Mondays, Jan. 5 - 9 / 8:30 a.m. - noon Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln.

Snack and materials are included.

Instructor: Karen Vetter; Ages: 7 - 12 years $175 General / $155 Museum members

NEV MUS OF ADA EUM ART minds and bodies in order to relax and allow mandalas to flow onto paper and to then delve deeper in exploring journaling techniques. All necessary materials will be provided, but, if you have a journal or your own pens and colored pencils that you enjoy using, please bring them.

Instructor: Kaleigh Surber; Ages: 15 and up / All Levels $46 General / $42 Museum members

Art of Meditation

Saturdays, Jan. 10 - 31 / 10 - 11 a.m.

Meditation is a technique for inner peace and wellness. Meditation can be a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, productive life. Everyone can do it. This class is taught by an expert who has over 30 years of experience helping people just like you.

It does not require concentration or any special skill. You will learn different techniques each week that you can take home and use on your own. All are welcome, from first-timers to advanced students. Instructor: Stephen Jacobs; Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels; $36 General / $32 Museum members

Collage and Transfers

Tuesdays, Jan. 20 - February 24 / 9 am - noon Students will enjoy this all encompassing course teaching structure, proportions, form and technique to capture the individuality of each model. Students will draw from a posed nude model.

Students will be guided and will be critiqued according to their personal skill level. Instructor: Martha Voyevidka; Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels; $162 General / $144 Museum members

Creating Image Transfers

Book Arts: Collage Adventure

Clay: Earthworks

Wednesdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 18 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Instructor: Karen Vetter; Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $179 General / $159 Museum members

Sunday, Jan. 11 / 10 am - 4 p.m.

This workshop will explore different collage and mixed media transfer approaches for use in journal books and small art works. Techniques you will learn include gelli-plate prints, gel skin transfers, building backgrounds with ephemera and acrylic paint; and using Xerox transfers as a source material to draw and paint with.

Instructor: Candace Nicol; Ages: 15 and up / All levels $64 General / $58 Museum members

DSLR Camera Basics

Radiant Mandalas: Meditative Drawing and Journaling

Introduction to Watercolors

Wednesday, Jan. 14 / 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Students will explore the origins of the mandala (radiant) and the significance of these designs to various cultures. Experience the joy of learning the construction techniques that allow the inner self to manifest in a physical design filled with color and intricacy. Students will explore techniques to still their

Drawing the Figure

Thursday, Jan. 22 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Create a variety of image transfers in this class where various methods will be taught. Using black and white as well as color photocopies, create image transfers on to paper, canvas, wood, and more using gel transfer and packing tape transfer methods. Instructor: Lisa Kurt; Ages: 15 and up / All Levels $43 General / $40 Museum members

Life Drawing: Open Studio

Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - 28 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. *Supply list.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson; Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels $108 General / $96 Museum members

All materials included.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet; Ages: 15 and up / All levels $42 General / $38 Museum members

Saturdays, Jan. 17 and 24 / 10 am - 2 p.m.

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers who have purchased a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is a camera with removable lenses. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to make great pictures. Instructor: MD Welch; Ages: 15 and up / All levels; $72 General / $64 Museum members Saturday, Jan. 17 / 10:30 am - 2:30 p.m.

This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment. Learn techniques such as washes, glazing, wet on wet and much more. Find out if watercolor is for you. The class is great for beginners who would like to experiment with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. No experience necessary.

Saturday, Jan. 24 / 10:30 am - 4:30 p.m.

Great collage combines elements of both structure and free association. Using Katherine’s legendary paper collection and a collaging technique guaranteed to produce fabulous compositions, we will create an edition of collaborative handmade books. In this fun class, you’ll learn ways to both “banish your inner editor” releasing creative play, and then to reign it in, creating a balanced composition.

Instructor: Katherine Case; Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $96 General / $89 Museum members

Introduction to Botanical Art Sunday, Jan. 25 / 10:30 am - 3:30 p.m.

Learn to create beautiful botanical illustrations in watercolor.

This class offers step by step instruction, demonstrations and individualized help. No previous art experience necessary.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet; Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $52 General / $48 Museum members

Laptop Lecture: Managing your Photographic Workflow Saturday, Jan. 31 / 10 am - 2 p.m.

In the age of digital photography, the biggest challenge many photographers face is not getting the right shot, angle or lighting, but rather, knowing where the photos they took last September are on their computer, or the best way to backup their files and archive their work. This class helps photographers of any experience and background get better organized with their files structure, understand how to make the most out of keywords and metadata. From capture to print, this class covers it all. Instructor: MD Welch; Ages: 15 and up / All levels $36 General / $32 Museum members

The Nevada Museum of Art is the only accredited art museum in the state of Nevada. Located at 160 West Liberty Street in downtown Reno, admission is $10 general admission; $1 for children up to 12 years. For more information visit nevadaart.org or call (775) 329-3333. F

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