Reno, NV November 2024 by City Lifestyle

Reno Uncorked

HEALTH + WELLNESS

COPPES CARES

Celebrating One Year

How serendipitous that our “Thankful” issue comes at the same time as our one-year anniversary?

When I sat down to write this, I started off by making a list of all the people and things that I’ve been thankful for over the last year. The list was long right out of the gate and then lo and behold, it just kept growing. I will undoubtedly miss something as I try to condense it to fit this column, but here goes nothing.

I am thankful for having an incredibly supportive family who encouraged me to take a leap of faith and start this magazine and then put up with the frenetic lifestyle that comes along with being a publisher. I love you guys!

I am thankful that I have the best Managing Editor in the business, Nora Tarte, who works tirelessly to deliver an amazing magazine month after month. I can say, without hesitation, that we wouldn’t be here today without her. Thank you, Nora!

I am thankful for having an incredible group of partners that allow us to produce this magazine month after month. Our partners aren’t just businesses that advertise with us, they are all members of our community who are fully invested in what we do and help us form our City Lifestyle family. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for taking this ride with us.

I am thankful for our incredible community of readers. The feedback and encouragement many of you have given us over the past year is truly fuel for our fire and the thing that inspires us to stay on our toes and to keep improving. Thank you for the inspiration!

Finally, I am thankful for all the friendships I’ve made and for all the folks who’ve shared their stories and made this project so much fun, but mostly, I’m just really thankful that I live here and am a part of our amazing community.

Happy First Anniversary to us!

With many thanks,

MIKE MCCARTHY, PUBLISHER @CITYLIFESTYLERENO

November 2024

PUBLISHER

Mike McCarthy | mike.mccarthy@citylifestyle.com

MANAGING EDITOR

Nora Tarte | nora.tarte@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Dan Eckles, Angela Rudolph

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Mary Claire Boucher, Eric Marks, Angela Rudolph

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Andrew Sapad

LAYOUT DESIGNER Amanda Schilling

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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

1: Junior Captain JJ Sande posed with his family at the UNR football game Sept. 21. 2: The Reno Rodeo Foundation held Rhythm & Rawhide Sept. 14. 3: Debbie McCarthy, Linda Snyder pose with the art at the Reno Tahoe Art Show, Sep. 12. 4: Guests were led whiskey tasting by a Scottish Piper, Aug. 24. 5: The Great Reno Balloon Race took off Sept. 6-8 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. 6: Urban Roots raised money with a Supper and Spirits event Sept. 21. 7: Mrs. Doubtfire played at the Pioneer Center Sept. 3-8.

JAMES SANDE

A RE YOUKINDER THANA5THGRADE

“People should realize the impact they have on the world,” says Jason Candler, author of The 5 Dollar Difference, a motivational speaker, and president of Jason Candler & Associates American Family Insurance. That’s what inspired him to write his self-published book about spreading kindness and helping others. The idea was originally inspired by a class of fifth graders. As one of his speaking engagements, Candler went to a local school and gave every student $5. They were then challenged to spend that money in a way that would make the biggest difference in the world. The big takeaway was, “your money doesn’t matter, what you put it into does,” Jason says. The only rule was they had to spend it within 30 days. Some students gave the money to a person they thought could use it. One used it to help stock a karma box. Another student bought 50 travel shampoos and conditioners at a garage sale and gave them to people in need. Ten students pooled their money and paid off the lunch debt for some of their classmates. “That’s what inspired me to write the book,” Candler says.

Jason Candler proves we can change the world with our spare change

ARTICLE BY NORA HESTON TARTE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC MARKS

Candler’s book preaches that people can make a difference. “We really can change the world with our spare change,” he says. It doesn’t take millions to have an impact.

As part of writing the book, Candler challenged himself to spend $5 every day for thirty days. Some days he left a hefty tip with his coffee, other days he bought a meal for homeless people. Some days he gave an additional $5 to someone he came into contact with and provided them the same challenge—to spend it toward change.

The book plays into Candler’s life philosophies. An entrepreneur and philanthropist himself, Candler hosts a monthly fundraiser for the Make-a-Wish regional council called Cocktails for a Cause where he picks up the tab for a round of drinks at Final Draft in Sparks and asks for donations instead. “It’s not my company donating that money to Make-aWish,” he explains. “It’s individual customers making small donations… it’s proving again that big impact, big change can come from a little bit of change.”

Candler is also on the board of the Karma Box Project and hosts Free Coffee Fridays at rotating coffee shops throughout town. “I’m a small business owner so I try and support other small businesses,” he says.

The 5 Dollar Difference can be purchased at 5dollardifference.com. Published in February 2022, Candler has sold nearly 500 copies so far.

SIMPLY SEREN

Discover refined, classic, and stunning pieces

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGELA RUDOLPH

Stephanie Hulka Burnett embraces a quality-over-quantity mindset when curating clothing. Her lifestyle boutique, seren, the word for “star” in Welsh, offers carefully cultivated clothing pieces, accessories, and luxe products to create approachable style and inviting spaces. Nestled among the shops at the Village at Rancharrah, seren opened in March 2024.

Retail has long been a passion of Burnett’s. She has always wanted to put her keen eye, attention to detail, and mindful approach to shopping to use for a storefront. “I adore Reno and the people here,” says Burnett. “It’s been incredible to experience how excited, supportive, and welcoming everyone is. I am honored to provide a mindful and unique shopping option for this engaged community.”

“The story behind the brand has always been immensely important to me as I select pieces and

brands to feature,” Burnett explains. “I want to make sure that not only are the pieces going to look great, but I want them to feel great, both physically and mentally. From the style to the feel and quality of the fabrics, to the way the pieces are produced, each item should make the wearer feel amazing, inside and out.”

Elevated sustainability is important to Stephanie. The items in seren are classic, long-lasting, and elegant all while fitting the somewhat casual vibe of Northern Nevada. They embody an approachable style because dressing casually and comfortably does not mean dressing plainly. “If you feel good and comfortable in what you’re wearing, the confidence that you

"From the style to the feel and quality of the fabrics, to the way the pieces are produced, each item should make the wearer feel amazing, inside and out,"

-- Stephanie Hulka Burnett

experience has an exponential effect. I love helping make women feel empowered,” Burnett adds.

Fall is Burnett’s favorite season for style. She says, “The layering, the textures and rich colors, the fabrics—cashmere, wool, silk—it’s such a feel-good season for dressing!”

Stop by seren to see for yourself, visit the website to learn more about brands (shopseren.com ), and follow seren on Instagram for the latest on new styles, items, and special occasions and events @Shopseren_.

ARTICLE BY NORA HESTON TARTE

Zephyr Wine Bar, Melody Jane Photo

We’re fans of discovering the unexpected, and a wine bar, unlike a winery, allows for more variety.

‘Tis the season to dive into your favorite bottles and explore new vinos. But wine in Nevada? Well, of course. Local legislature (more than climate) is responsible for the lack of vineyards in the region, but that hasn’t stopped the biggest little city from creating a robust wine scene embraced by local vinophiles.

Reno boasts a collection of curated wine bars each with their own style. And, quite honestly, we’re frequent customers at most of them. Join the club—the wine club that is—and uncork new adventures.

ATMOSPHERE AND AMBIANCE

Whether you’re looking for a place to watch the game with a glass of wine in hand, or you’re on the hunt for a date night food-and-drink spot to impress, there’s a wine bar for you. Date nights at The Summit are best started at Mt. Rose Wine Co., boozy Sundays are heralded at Zephyr Wine Bar with live music, and an afterwork sipper at Vino 100 is the laidback experience we all need at the end of a long day—especially when you can watch Monday Night Football at the same time.

We’re fans of discovering the unexpected, and a wine bar, unlike a winery, allows for more variety. At Belleville Wine Bar, you may feel like you’ve been transported to France, and not just because the owner’s charming accent is on full display as he pours your wine. Offered by the glass, bottle, or flight (a line-up of three wines, red, white, or both), you can choose between bold European varietals or more familiar California blends.

The bluebird motif that permeates the chic yet quaint space on West Fifth Street oozes charm and is complimented by the chic gold and blue hued furnishings throughout. Share tapas with your mate starting with charcuterie boards presented with fresh bread or dive into one of the menu's bruschetta. You can always keep it simple with marinated olives and dessert.

Another high-end stop off is Zephyr Wine Bar + Bottle. Tucked into the Meadow Creek shopping center just across the street from Reno Ice, the Washoe baseball fields, and the yellow library, Zephyr prides itself on serving a menu of high-end wines including unexpected gems, such as Lebanese wine.

A partnership with local businesses allows guests to bring in brews from Pinion Bottle next door or other treats from the shopping center. Zephyr also has its own menu of delicious food including house made Peruvian empanadas, decadent crostinis, and Korean Gochujang Meatballs rich in flavors of ginger and garlic.

Whispering Vine has two locations—one in South Reno and another on 4th Street. The latter serves a full menu and hosts several events. There is just something special about sipping through a flight or sharing a bottle with a friend, tucked amongst the racks of wines from all over the world. Doubling as a bottle shop, Whispering Vine both sells its own label of wine and hundreds of other options.

While the wine here is divine, many travel to the 4th Street location for a full lunch or dinner experience. Hummus, marinated olives, and charcuterie boards are good snacks, but the menu is truly elevated with options such as a crab roll, ahi tuna poke, coconut shrimp, and wild mushroom flatbread. While many wine businesses offer tapas, 4th Street is as much restaurant as it is bar.

When discussing ambiance, it’s hard not to mention The Lodge, an après ski destination located on the Reno side of Mt. Rose Highway. Here you can hide from the elements and warm those frozen toes inside the quaint space, which boasts a big comfy couch in one corner, bar seats, and small tables throughout. You can even sip your wine on the patio and enjoy the forested views that surround.

We’re coming here on chilly evenings and ordering up one of their delicious charcuterie boards, outfitted with favorites like blueberry goat cheese and curated meats. There’s also paninis and 12” pizzas. The wine selection can be ordered by the glass, bottle, or flight, plus there’s a menu of specialty cocktails, a full coffee list and canned beers, and ciders.

Speaking of charcuterie boards, that’s just the beginning of Blackrock Wine Co.’s menu, brimming with delectable tastes of everything from an olive oil dipping bowl served alongside a sliced baguette to Duck Rillete Toast served with goat cheese and

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The purple-hued Midtown Spirits Wine and Bites feels more Vegas lounge than average wine bar.

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Mt. Rose Wine Bar

Zephyr Wine Bar, Melody Jane Photo

artisanal jam, and a chocolate and cheese dessert board outfitted with three premium chocolate truffles, six artisanal chocolate bites, and three ounces of imported cheese, plus honeycomb and fresh fruit. The favorite date night spot keeps 160 white and rosè wines chilled and ready to serve in the custom-built wine room and 280 wines in total. Sixteen dollar quartinos (two-anda-half glass carafes) available in red, white or rosé are great for happy hour or after-work sips.

The purple-hued Midtown Spirits Wine and Bites feels more Vegas lounge than average wine bar. The space, located just off of South Virginia Street near the Polo Lounge, transports guests to another world—one that feels luxe without a high price tag. There are always 150+ labels available for purchase.

KNOWLEDGE IN A GLASS

While simply sipping wine is enjoyable, for those looking to learn more, many local wine bars offer a vino education—both formal and informal.

At Mt. Rose Wine Co., Doug and Lacie Flannery are both WSET3 certified. They are full of knowledge

about wine regions, vintages, varietals, and more. So, if you know what you like but not how to describe it, you’re in the right place. Simply give a few characteristics and a price point, and the couple will have you sipping in no time.

Shannon DeDora, the director of Blackrock Wine Co., is racking up her own list of accolades. On top of being a level two sommelier, WSET3, French Wine Scholar, and Certified Sake Pro, she also went to culinary school at the Professional Culinary Institute in Campbell, Calif. and crafts the food menu. “My experience spans across 27 years and is exclusive to wine. I've done programs for Charlie Palmer, Joie de Vivre Hotels, Fairmont Hotels, and in Napa at St. Supery Estate Vineyards as education director,” she says.

Mo’s By the River is perhaps the most unique wine bar on our list. Open seasonally, the patio space is attached to owner Monique’s home, zoned in a residential/commercial block sharing space with Hub Coffee Roasters, Dorinda’s Chocolates, and Beaujolais Bistro. From their converted garage, they share favorite wines from around the world. Monique and her partner, Glenn, routinely visit wine regions from California to Italy to bring

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Zephyr Wine Bar, Melody Jane Photo

back cases of small-lot, hard-to-find wines. And those wines often end up in the hands of their wine club members who receive four bottles quarterly. Theirs is also a heavy emphasis on organic and sulfate-free wines that Monique swears will curb your next-day hangover.

The space is friendly, filled with comfy patio chairs and lighted umbrellas. It opens each spring when the snow melts off (usually in March or April) and stays open through the end of the year.

MADE LOCAL

While there are plenty of wine bars in Reno, the truth is there aren’t many labels making their own wines in the state. Nevada Sunset, however, is one of the few. The Nevada-based wine company turns out vinos from Albarino to Alicante. Many of the grapes come from Nevada vineyards while others are sourced from California neighbors (including plenty out of Lodi). The owner, Kate Boyle MacDonald, alongside her husband Craig, own Boyle Macdonald Wines in Murphys and split their time between there and Reno.

UNLEASH YOUR INNER WINO

Reno’s wine bars aren’t just for sipping. Many locations have a robust line-up of events that stretch beyond your typical happy hour.

At Mt. Rose Wine Co., you can test your skills—and pick up some new ones—at blind tastings. The next one is slated for Dec. 3 and challenges guests to use their senses to identify a selection of wines. Beyond simply

the varietal, can you pinpoint the country? The event aims to be a fun exploration of wine and our palates, not a stressful testing environment, so everyone is invited to participate and learn. There will also be a 12 Wines of Christmas ticketed event on Dec. 8.

Every Sunday, Zephyr celebrates the end of the week with live music from 3-5 p.m., but that’s just the start of their events. The best way to stay in the know is to sign up for text message alerts, which punch out details to everything from winemaker evenings, which see makers pouring some of their favorite wines alongside a selection of small bites from the Zephyr kitchen, to wine education classes, workshops featuring five to seven wines and a guided tasting by San Francisco Wine School’s industry-leading instructors. Courses are offered both in person and on-demand.

Save space on your calendar for yoga and mimosa Sundays at The Lodge. These hour-long restorative yoga classes are followed by mimosas on the patio. On Thursdays, bring your friends down to participate in DJ Trivia.

Midtown Spirits Wine and Bites gives into the vibes with Jazz Sundays, 4-8 p.m. where tunes set the tone for a smooth evening. But it’s not just jazz. Most days feature music of varying styles and a monthly calendar is posted on the website so you can stalk your favorites.

Vino 100 routinely hosts pourings of select wines on Wednesday evenings and Christmas time sees a big Santa-themed fundraiser. Simply sign up for emails to learn more.

Zephyr Wine Bar, Melody Jane Photo

‘Tis the season to dive into your favorite bottles and explore new vinos. “ ”

Mt. Rose Wine Bar

The Lodge Bar & Patio

Blackrock Wine Co.

Coppes Cares

THE RENOWN MD TALKS PATIENTS, TEACHING, AND CURING CANCER

ARTICLE

BY DAN ECKLES

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARY CLAIRE BOUCHER

It’s been a roundabout path that’s brought Max Coppes to northern Nevada. He was born in the Netherlands. There were school stops in Spain and France growing up. He served a year in the Dutch Air Force as a young physician, but being around pilots wasn’t a long-term motivator.

In 1988, the good doctor made the trek to North America for a job at the children’s hospital in Toronto, but his travels were far from finished. There were job opportunities he embraced and thrived in during stops in Cleveland, Calgary, Washington, DC, and Vancouver, BC before a call came from the Reno-Tahoe region.

In Europe, Coppes started his career in pediatric medicine before morphing into pediatric oncology. During his time in Cleveland, he began to work in the lab and focus on research. Still, the demands of health care always kept him seeing patients.

Then, in 2014, 26 years after leaving his native Europe, Coppes got a call to check out a job opportunity in the Biggest Little City.

“I was head of the cancer department in Vancouver. That’s one of the best programs in Canada. I was convinced that would be my last job,” Coppes explains. “But politics intervened. The culture had changed there, and I was uncomfortable looking myself in the mirror.”

“Then came the opportunity to come to Reno. I admit, I didn’t know where Reno was.”

Luckily Coppes found a map. He may have located Reno, but he and his wife almost chose to leave before even learning how to say Nevada. Max and Arty arrived for the job interview and on their first night decided to go for a cruise around town. Reno didn’t put its best foot forward.

“We drove around the McCarran loop and inside it,” Coppes recalls. “We didn’t see the best parts of town.” Arty didn’t want to move.

On day two the Coppes family Realtor drove them up to Lake Tahoe and through old SW Reno as well as Montreux and many other areas that feature the area’s natural beauty. That brought a change of heart. When the couple got on the plane to fly back to Vancouver, Arty playfully said maybe she’d move if Max twisted her arm.

Dr. Coppes accepted a position to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical and Academic Officer of Renown Health. Less than two years later, Coppes took on a new role as Physician-in-Chief at Renown Children’s Hospital. His current title is Director of Renown’s Pennington Cancer Institute, a position he’s held for the past four years.

“Reno has been incredible,” Coppes gushes. “I love the outdoors. I love the people. September (the Davis Fire) confirmed why we love it here… So many people offered to help. It’s a special community… When that stuff happens, nobody asks who you’re voting for. People just reach out and say, ‘how can I help’? That’s the beauty of community. People can grow above themselves.”

Given his career choices—pediatrics and pediatric oncology—Dr. Coppes has helped plenty of others grow. Many more kids have grown up to live happy, healthy lives thanks at least in part to Coppes. And many of the job stops for Coppes over the years have been better because of him too.

“My philosophy is everybody gets up in the morning wanting to do the right thing,” he says. “I’ve always been attracted to helping people in a tangible way. I don’t remember ever wanting to do anything else.”

Coppes got into pediatrics because he had fun with kids and could relate to them. Then, early in his days as a doctor, he learned something important about himself; he was driven by the ‘why.’ That may be the biggest factor in his love for research.

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“My philosophy is everybody gets up in the morning wanting to do the right thing,”

- Max Coppes, MD

The doctor was caring for a teenage girl in Canada stricken with leukemia when he was reading an article that was a game-changer for him.

“The article talked about what can cause a cell to become cancerous and then I thought, ‘oh my God I think I understand it.’ The article didn’t give me the answer, but it gave me the tools to start thinking about how cells in the body turn into cancer.”

“From my perspective, cells do what they’re told to do. If a cell gets the message to divide, it will divide. Cells get a message, so understanding cancer is about understanding the miscommunication to a cell.”

In Layman’s terms, Coppes thinks the secrets to managing, if not curing, cancer lie in the ability of researchers to understand and then manipulate that cell communication.

As if running the Pennington Cancer Institute wasn’t enough to keep a guy busy, Coppes is also a Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for the University of Nevada, Reno. He believes the two roles provide a unique synergy that benefits both Renown and UNR.

The doctor has sky-high expectations for the Pennington Institute. He wants to lead the charge for it to become an NCI (National Cancer Institute)designated facility. The prestigious designation is given to only the best cancer hospitals in the country. Coppes points out there are only 72 in the U.S. and none

in the Silver State. He believes through elite recruiting and tireless fundraising that goal can be accomplished.

“I don’t see patients anymore. I’m 100 percent in administration. I’m a leader now,” Coppes says. “My job is to make sure our leaders have everything they need to do their jobs.”

Coppes is very forthcoming about his background, what drives him and what he enjoys. With a doctorate and an MBA, he’s certainly got plenty of academic prowess. So, with an openness to talk and the brain power to problem solve, you can’t walk away from a conversation with the doctor without asking the big question.

Is a cure for cancer out there?

“Survival rates overall have improved. The optimistic part of me says we’re making substantial gains managing cancer,” Coppes says. “For some cancers, I think we can completely eradicate them, but we’re all going to die right? As we get older, the chances of getting cancer increase. For other cancers, I think we’ll be able to manage them, like we manage diabetes, but maybe not eradicate them.”

Reno is lucky to have Coppes fighting the good fight in the northern Nevada community. Certainly, all the people he’s helped here hope he doesn’t leave anytime soon. And if he does, he might be alone.

“My wife has always been supportive of my professional adventures,” Coppes says. “But a few years ago, she said … ‘If you’ll leave, I’ll stay supportive, but you know where to find me.’”

SOUTHERN STYLE GOULASH

WELCOME HARVEST WITH THIS SIMPLE SOUP RECIPE

HistoryToday.com explains that goulash is a beefy soup that originated in the barren beauty of the Hungarian plains during the ninth century. The dish was prepared by Hungarian Cowboys who spent months roaming the vast expanses of Eastern Europe on horseback while tending to their cattle. A lifestyle of sleeping under the stars calls for simple meals. Such soups spread throughout Europe and later across the world.

Though the soup is intimately linked with Hungarian culture, my

grandmother created a Southernstyle version. To make supper time feel fancy, she embellished this easy weeknight meal by describing it as a special recipe from Hungary. She was known to stretch the truth with her imaginative tales, but she was right about this recipe’s origin.

Goulash is a quick, economical dinner with robust tomatoes and macaroni noodles for any working mom to whip up on a whim.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Pound Cooked Ground Beef

• 1 Yellow Onion Diced

• 4-5 Russet Potatoes Peeled and Cut into Cubes

• 1- 28 Ounce Can of Whole Tomatoes

• 1 Cup Elbow Macaroni Noodles

• Salt and Course-Ground Black Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat a lightly greased pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. Add the ground beef and brown.

3. Drain off any liquid or grease. Return to pot or Dutch oven to heat.

4. Add in onion, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and pepper.

5. Cover with water and boil. Stir occasionally, add more water as needed and until potatoes are cooked.

6. Stir in noodles and simmer until the noodles are fully cooked.

7. Serve with Southern cornbread.

ARTICLE BY SAVANNA JAGGEARS PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREGORY JAGGEARS

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MULTIPLE DATES

Dragon Lights

Wilbur D. May Arboretum

Through Nov. 30, families can take in the bright lights at this annual Reno event. Held at the arboretum, giant light displays are erected across the lawns including interactive spectacles.

NOVEMBER 2ND

Nevada Wolfpack Football vs. Colorado State University Rams

Mackay Stadium | 5:00 PM

‘Tis the season for watching the home team kick some butt! Head to Mackay Stadium and cheer on the Wolfpack! The Wolfpack have a second home game this month, taking on the Air Force on Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 11TH

City of Reno Veterans Day Parade

Downtown Reno | 11:00 AM

This year’s theme is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service.” The parade begins promptly at 11:11 a.m. Come out and show your support for the brave men and women who have served our country.

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NOVEMBER 19TH

Thanksgiving Wines 2024

Mt. Rose Wine Co. | 5:30 PM

Learn how to expertly pair wines with Thanksgiving dinner while sipping through a few favorites at this Mt. Rose Wine Co. tasting event that includes six crowd-pleasing, food-friendly wines.

NOVEMBER 21ST

The American Feast

Washoe Public House | 6:00 PM

Concluding a dinner series that explored public houses around the world, the American Feast event will pair quintessential American dishes with a selection of libations during this curated dining experience.

NOVEMBER 30TH

Wayne Brady

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa | 8:00 PM

Versatile entertainer Wayne Brady will be performing at the Atlantis. Tickets are on sale and start at $79. events