Reno Passport - August 2009 by Reno Passport LLC

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Burning Reno >> pg 16

Calendar of Events >> pg 36 Burners without Borders >> pg 28 The Reno Boulders >> pg 26 Vol.2 - Issue 8

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on the Cover: Model: Arielle Vandenberg Photography: Asa Gilmore www.asagilmore.com Makeup by Summer Casse Wardrobe by Summer Casse and Angie Gilmore

Steve White

Publisher/Editor steve@renopassport.com 775.223.0436

Baldo Bobadilla

Director of Marketing & Sales baldo@renopassport.com 775.762.1875

Hernán Sosa

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Michelle Montoya

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Jana Jin

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Sales:

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Eats

Blue Ribbon Meat Co............................................... pg 2 Sushi Time..................................................................... pg 4

Drinks

Red Rock Studio......................................................... pg 6 Dr. Brewmaster........................................................... pg 8 RP Happy Hour......................................................... pg 10

Beats

Weston Buck. ............................................................ pg 12 Sierra Sonics Recording Mansion and Blue Cactus Records................................... pg 13 Lesser Known Gentleman.................................. pg 14

cover story

Burning Reno. ................................................. pgs 16-17

Shops

Sasha’s Boutique.................................................... pg 18 Roger Bracco............................................................. pg 20

Community

Artistic-Autism-Spectrum ................................. pg 22 Celtic Forest............................................................... pg 24 Evolution of a Burner. ........................................... pg 25 The Reno Boulders................................................. pg 26 Burners Without Borders. ................................... pg 28 Burning Man Special............................................. pg 30

Arts

Michael Heltebrake................................................ pg 32

Well Being

Yoga: It Does a Body Good. ............................... pg 40

resources

Calendar of Events................................................. pg 36 DETOUR: Berlin. ....................................................... pg 38 Map..........................................................................pg 42-43

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Writers: Aaron Alvarez, Scott Caldwell, Grant DeVore, Melanie Flores (KRZQ), Isabelle LaBranch, Kate Long, Chuck McCumber, Barbara Mills, Robin J. Oxborrow, Ryan Quinlan, David Robert, Monte Sanford, Nicole Seaton, Richard Sheehy, and Sean Sullivan. Graphic Design: Jeremy Rex and Kelly Wallis Photography: David Erickson, Asa Gilmore, Josh Hejl, Dana Nollsch (www. photozen.us), Chuck McCumber, Devanny Novak, David Robert, Chad Sorg, and Sean Sullivan. Content and design ©2009 Reno Passport, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this magazine without written permission from Reno Passport LLC is strictly prohibited.

F R O M THE PUBLI S HER: Reno has become a cross roads for many attendees of Burning Man. We dedicate this issue to Burning Man and the positive impact it has on our community on a daily basis. The cover is themed the Bride of the Desert and was developed as a Reno collaboration and was shot by local photographer Asa Gilmore.

Nothing But Meat BLUE RIBBON MEAT CO. 1436 Prater Way - Sparks, NV 89431 - 775.358.8116 Hours: 6:30a.m.-2p.m. For a recent TV shoot, I picked up 2 hams that were unflipping believable: nothing but pure bone-in, hickorysmoked pork tender goodness. None of that maple glazed, spiral sliced chemical laden over-priced specialty store ham. This is pure pork pleasure. They sell a boneless Oshua ham, which I am saving for a grilling class. Oh, by the way, it was so scrumptious. I scored the fat cap prior to placing it in the oven, studded it with cloves and roasted that bone in beauty for 3 hours at 250 degrees. For the last 20 minutes, I glazed it with a scrumptious apricot peach jam that I carry at Back of the House. We served it to the guests, and oh boy, were they happy! Take yourself over to Blue Ribbon, ask for Scott - who is third generation and is a gem - and tell him I sent you. You WILL thank me.

I love this town! I have stopped watching the television because I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t listen to all the dismal crap they keep heaping on us. So I shot my TV with a gun and vowed to go forwardâ&#x20AC;Ś My most recent Reno food passion is MEAT. Where do we get our meat for the cooking school you ask? I am happy to tell you. My primary source is Blue Ribbon Meat Company on Prater Way in Sparks. The business has been around since 1940, and these guys know meat. They sell wholesale to many casinos in Reno and retail to regular guys like YOU. Nebraska grain-fed meat is their specialty, and I am mad about Text by Barbara Mills the Culotte steak. 2 www.renopassport.com

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Sushi 101 • N ever stick your chopsticks in your rice and leave them sticking up. It’s bad luck. • D o not mix wasabi and soy sauce in your shoyu (dish). Keep separate. • “ Kampai!” (“empty your cup”) is the traditional Japanese toast you may hear. • I tamae – Sushi chef • N igiri – Fish on top of rice • S ashimi – Very fresh raw seafood sliced into pieces served without rice • Gari - Ginger Source: www.sushifaq.com

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Get Fresh with Fish Sushi Time 2868 Vista Blvd. Suite #116 - Sparks, NV, 89434 775.331.1818 - Hours Mon - Sun: 11a.m. - 9p.m. Sushi Time reminds Reno/Sparks residents why we have so many sushi restaurants: the all-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi experience, if done right, can be so damn good. Just two miles north of I-80 on Vista Blvd., Sushi Time is a blend of Japanese styling and American innovation. Walking in, you can’t help but notice the large shellacked lobsters on walls painted like frothing waves and a big painted clock reminding you what time it is… Sushi Time! It’s fun, energetic, and surprisingly authentic. But the décor soon takes a back seat to the sushi variety. Boasting a lunch menu over two pages long, options are overwhelming without sacrificing quality. Favorites like spicy tuna and avocado accompany less ubiquitous creations like “Renee Chips” – deep fried seaweed chips topped with crystal shrimp, yellowtail, and a special house sauce. Sushi Time expands upon traditional sushi fare, even for Reno. “I want to be a creator, not just a survivor,” says Allen Tam, the owner of Sushi Time, who has re-crafted his restaurant after a change in management last year.

I asked Scott Daniel, a patron to my right who admitted eating at Sushi Time once a week since its opening, what roll he favors. “The Peanut Roll,” replied Daniel. “I’ve been ordering it since before it was on the menu.” Of service, Scott said, “The chefs are really friendly. They hook me up with great sushi. Lots of restaurants give too much rice, but not here. That’s why I keep coming back.” Sushi Time serves AYCE Lunch ($15.95), Dinner ($20.95), and has a Happy Hour (the

dinner menu, M-F, 3:30-5p.m.) for $16.95. Check out their Facebook Business Page to find out about their specials and other ongoing promotions. Text and photos by Chuck McCumber

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A Haven for Local Artists Red Rock Studio 241 S Sierra St - Reno, NV 89501 775.324.2468 Tucked next to Heart of Reno Wedding Chapel on the south end of Sierra Street sits Red Rock Studio, a bar and art gallery in one. Only noticeable by a neon sign and a couple of tables and chairs out front, Red Rock is a bohemian hole in the wall. The dimly lit bar has walls covered with local art that is switched out every month. Owner Kevin McGehee wanted the bar to suit all sorts. It’s a place where “a square peg fits into a round hole,” said McGehee. “There is nothing personal about business anymore,” McGehee said. “I wanted a bar where people felt like they were sitting on their own couch at home. Guests here are friends first and customers second.” Red Rock Studios is a haven for local art and music, which is owner McGehee’s specialty. He is the former owner of the Green Room and The Blue Lamp, both famous for nurturing Reno’s art and music scene. Red Rock is the place where local artists come and congregate, and it is especially popular with the Burning Man community. 6 www.renopassport.com

The bar’s name originates from the city Red Rock, Nevada, where McGehee’s father used to fly planes out of. The basement of Red Rock Studios holds a pool table, a few couches, and plenty space for musicians to perform. There is always something going on at Red Rock, whether it is a Burning Man Fashion show, a DJ spinning dance music, an art show, or a band playing. And no matter the happenings, lively conversations ensue with no televisions or video poker machines to distract. Thanks to Red Rock Studios, locals have a place to come relax and interact with Reno’s artists. Text By Izzy LaBranch Photo by Dana Nollsch

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“Bottles and cans and just clap your hands” Canned beer gets a bad rep, but cans are sometimes a must on prolonged river trips, Burning Man, or no-glass events. Many prefer bottled to canned beer, but these days many respected craft breweries are packaging beer miracles in a can despite beer snobbery and scorn. Aluminum or glass, what really matters is the beer inside and preserving that fresh beer flavor from spoilage by light and oxygen. Bottles and cans both do the job. However, certain bottled beer flavors can be altered with light. Unopened cans and bottles of Heineken left in the sun for as much as 15 minutes taste different. The green bottled beer emanates that classic Heineken “skunk” because hop compounds in beer change under light wavelengths blocked by brown glass and aluminum, but not by green and clear glass. (Clear glass breweries use hop extracts unaffected by light). What about oxygen? Ever done a keg stand a few days after the

party? The keg tap pumps beer out with air that eventually spoils the keg. Bottle caps have oxygen absorbing plastics, but cans are air-tight. Cans also have thin plastic liners to ward off that “can taste.” This can be due to exterior aluminum flavor, so just pour the beer into your stein and taste the difference. And the carbon footprint of cans and glass? Glass packaging is over double the footprint of aluminum, and Carbon Trust estimates packaging is 70% of a products footprint. Glass footprints rise even more with USA consumer recycling rates of 45% aluminum and only 25% glass. Glass embraces most great beers and glass growlers full of local craft beer is good, but don’t hate on aluminum. Savor beer outdoors while tipping tiny kegs of classic PBR on the river, or brews new to cans like New Belgium and Mammoth, or Reno’s own Buckbean Brewing Co. By Monte Sanford & Ryan Quinlan

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Weston Buck You Follow Him, He’ll Follow You The social networking phenomenon has started to affect many facets of life, especially music promotion, where bands and artists can now post their homemade music to a global audience. Weston Bucks’ music career is taking off thanks to this. In response to a competition posted on Twitter by Young Cash of Nappy Boy Entertainment, Buck’s version of his song, “Twitter,” was noticed by Amy Black of Wild 102.9. She played it on her morning show as a oneoff, but it was requested so much that she ended up having to ask Universal Records for permission to play the version. Buck’s “Twitter” has now been accepted by many as the official Twitter song and has received enough requests to gain rotation on radio stations in Sacramento, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Reno. Locally, both 102.9 and 93.7 have started to support Buck, who can be found on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. 12 www.renopassport.com

The 20-year-old Reno native, along with his brother Jackson and guitarist Jimmy Marshall, not only want you to know their songs, but they want them stuck in your head and want you singing them all day long. Catchy melodies and beats, good stories and enthusiastic live performances make for happy, smiling crowds. The product of a wide range of influences from Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake to Lil’ Wayne and Snoop Doggy Dog, Weston Buck is an electro/ pop sound prime for dance floors everywhere. Buck’s “Get Ready EP” was released in 2007, and the new full length album is tentatively due at the end of summer and will be available on iTunes. Check out Weston Buck and Rookie of the Year as they rock The Underground on August 10th. Cover charges will be $10 pre-sale and $12 at the door. Text by Grant DeVore Photo By Jimmy Marshall

Local Recording Studio & Record Label Sierra Sonics Recording Mansion and Blue Cactus Records 515 Plumas Avenue - 775.786.2622 Reno is the proud home to one of the finest recording studios in the country. Known as Grannies’ from 1986 to 1995, the Sierra Sonics Recording Mansion has seen countless predominant musicians walk through its doors: Ozzy Osborne, Jimmy Page, Willie Nelson, Boyz II Men, Snoop Doggy Dog, Eminem and Dr. Dre have all brought their musical genius and energy to the building. In 1995, local musician and businessman Tim Tucker pulled the studio out of bankruptcy. The studio continued to work as a high-end recording studio until 2004, when an electrical fire destroyed a good portion of the building and forced the studio to close. The structure has since been rebuilt, and the studio reopened in February 2008. The studio’s director is Danny Clay Williams, a 35-year music business veteran from Hollywood, who has worked with great musicians, such as Marvin Gaye and Little Richard. One of the derivatives of reopening Sierra Sonics was the creation of Blue Cactus Records, an independent record label that

aids in the distribution and production of original music. Blue Cactus Records recently signed Reno’s own local band, Drinking With Clowns, to a recording contract. “The ambiance created by Drinking With Clowns’ original songs is very significant, and that’s one of the many reasons why we have signed this new and extremely creative band,” said Tucker. “Their Latin rhythms combined with sophisticated melodic guitar chords bring a refreshing sound, which is what we’re looking for.” The Sierra Sonics Recording Mansion is a sound factory with high-end equipment that results in high quality recording. The studio is capable of handling entire bands as well as individual artists. For inquiries about the Sierra Sonics Recording studio, call 775.786.2622 or visit www.sierrasonics.com. Text by Steve White Photos by Dana Nollsch

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local band Lesser Known Gentlemen Although the name implies you may not know the members of this band, Lesser Known Gentlemen are no strangers to the Reno music scene. Comprised of EJ Maldonado (vocals/guitar), Evan DeProsse (drums) and Wes Woods (bass/vocals), these former members were most notable for their stint in a local band called Ordinary that went defunct in 2006. “The demise of Ordinary was nothing short of my own,” EJ admits, “My own ego and controlling behavior in the band caused strain and really lead to a lack of creativity to the music towards the tail end,” admitting to the typical growing pains of keeping a substantial band together. EJ eventually treaded the Reno music scene on his own for about 2 ½ years when in 2007 he ran into The Spring Forward by Paying Forward Campaign. “I believe in community reinvestment…the Spring Forward Campaign was an opportunity to raise money and awareness, educate the community on what they can do and how their contribution leads to something tangible.” After a few years of valued self reflection, as a solo-acoustic artist EJ raised 14 www.renopassport.com

over $3,000 on his own playing numerous coffee shops and even holding charity fundraising parties at his own house. After the passing of his father in 2008, EJ had suggested the Solace Tree as a nonprofit organization for the 3rd Annual Spring Forward Campaign in 2009 due to utilizing their services for his children to help cope with the loss. This drove EJ to participate again in the annual fundraising campaign; however, he missed the company and camaraderie that came with being in a band and was writing music that required more people. “I could only think of two people that would truly compliment it,” EJ admits, referring to Evan and Wes. Hence, Lesser Known Gentlemen was born and 2009 was tackled much like 2007 in the Spring Forward Campaign. For more information on Lesser Known Gentlemen, go to www.myspace.com/lesserknowngentlemen and find out more about Solace Tree at www.solacetree.org. Plus catch EJ Maldonado on 100.1 The X Saturdays 2p-6p and on 100.9 KRZQ Sundays 3p-8p. Text by Melanie Flores Photo by Devanny Novak

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Smash Mouth

Drinking With Clowns

The Underground

Legends at Sparks Marina

Black Rock All Stars Bohemian Burlesque

Amendment 21

Jellybread Unplugged Scruples

Legends at Sparks Marina

Songwriters in A Round Studio On 4th

August 12 Buster Blue Paleface

Livitz Livitz

August 19 Jahzilla Joshep Israel

The Underground

August 20 Poor Man’s Whiskey

St. James Infirmary

Great Basin Brewery

Deekline 5-HGT

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August 22

The Beach

Izabella

Sands Regency

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SolJibe

Reno Tahoe Blues Fest

Mojo Green Sila and the AfroFunk Experience

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August 7 Truckee Tribe Cantina Los Tres Hombres

Trey Stone Band

Great Basin Brewery

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August 15 The Touques Praying for Greater Portland

The Underground

August 27 Re-Volts Phenomenauts Tonic Lounge

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here are few things that get Reno the attention of a national audience, and even fewer that garner the type of attention we would appreciate. We are not a “mini-Vegas” as we are so often falsely perceived. And we are definitely not a community that even closely resembles that, albeit funny, but still broadly inaccurate, TV show whose name we won’t dignify by mentioning here – what with all it’s wide shots of Reno with power lines, train tracks and broken beer bottles in the foreground. What most outside our boarders don’t know is that Reno tackled, as our recipe for entering the modern age, the embrace and promotion of the arts, while other cities attempted to pander to wider corporate commerce. Our Riverwalk and it’s key focus on all things art, is a walk into the future that any community should be proud of. And it’s the very topic of the arts that brings us to the one event that has become internationally synonymous with our community: Burning Man. Although the world renown event is neither organized by the City of Reno, nor is it even held within its borders, it is nonetheless the portal for more “Burners” than we can count, on the way to their week long celebration of freedom, and the getaway from the grind. In fact, many of our

local, more creatively focused, locally owned shops see a substantial boom to their business in the weeks prior to the week long Black Rock Desert event including The Melting Pot World Emporium, Prism Magic, Junkee Clothing Exhange, Chocolate Walrus, Dollhouse, PolyEstehers and many more. One of those businesses, PolyEsthers Costume Boutique, is located at 4335 W. 4th St #7, in “The Wild Flower Village”. The Boutique which specializes in “up-cycled” and vintage costumes and clothing becomes, as it’s owner Esther would put it, “slammed with Burners during the months of July and August!” An occurrence she gladly embraces. In fact her business recently hosted a “Burner Fashion Show”, at the Red Rock Studios, that drew well over a hundred people who were anxiously anticipating the beginning of this year’s Burning Man. Esther says that the Burners she attracts are “as eclectic as any crowd could be. They’re Doctors, Lawyers, Waitresses, Janitors, dot com-ers and Ranchers”. She goes on to exclaim that “I like to make clothes that make people feel fabulous!” And considering the many creative people that our community becomes inundated with during the event, there is obviously no short supply of people looking to feel fab!

But Esther makes it clear that it’s all of Reno that receives an economic boost, she says, “I think everyone booms. People come Esther Dunaway Photo by Kristi Hall from all over the world”. And they invariably always stop in our city to stock up on supplies – whether it’s Burner attire or just cases upon cases of bottled water from Trader Joe’s. Burning Man has helped Reno come together and collaborate on projects. Whether it be a fundraiser party, a theme camp with live music, or just helping out friends that need a break from the grind to figure things out. Much like the development of the cover of the magazine. On a hot June day several members of the Reno community drove out to the playa to shoot the custom cover shot for the Burning Man issue of Reno Passport. The combination of Photography by Asa Gilmore (www.asagilmore.com), Models including Arielle Vandenberg (cover) and Kristi Hall (firedancer) allowed for the development of the cover.. Makeup was done by Summer Casse. Wardrobe by Summer Casse and Angie Gilmore. The concept for the cover ‘Bride of the Desert” was developed by Gilmore and Casse. Burning Man has helped Reno residents work together for the greater good. www.renopassport.com 17

sasha’s boutique 250 West First Street - Reno, NV 89501 775.323.4555 sasha@sashas-reno.com

something doesn’t fit correctly, customers can ask Zakzeski about a private fitting. After picking out a new outfit, customers have no need to go anywhere else for accessories as Sasha’s carries handbags and jewelry. Zakzeski tries to offer as many items created by local artists, so much of the jewelry there is locally made. During Reno’s monthly Wine Walk (on the third Saturday), participants can stop by Sasha’s Boutique, where Zakzeski pours a glass of wine. Participants of the walk who arrive at Sasha’s early can also pick out a hand-painted wine glass, which has become popular at the event. Sasha’s carries various styles throughout the year, so keep checking back to see what is in. Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. until the weather gets colder. For more information on Sasha’s Boutique, visit their website at http://www.sashasreno.com.

Sasha’s Boutique sits near the corner of Arlington Ave. and 1st St. and on the north side of the Truckee River between Java Jungle and La Bussola. This boutique is a great place for those looking to do some local shopping or who don’t want to see the same brands seen at the nearest franchise store. Sasha’s sells fun, classic, and affordable women’s clothing such as the Stop Staring line, which specializes in vintage dresses. Many of the items at Sasha’s Boutique would make a great gift for any age woman, and is a place where both mom and daughter can find fashions they each can enjoy. Owner Robin Zakzeski, second owner of Sasha’s Boutique, is always happy to help customers pick out a clothing for daytime By Robyn J. Oxborrow wear or new outfits for parties and prom. If Photo by Dana Nollsch

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Roger Bracco Wind in Motion

opment of specialized fan blades and his creative side to create wind art sculptures. Bracco said each of his art pieces “has to impress me before it goes into the yard or to the street fair.” I asked Bracco if his wind art sculptures generate electricty. He gently laughed. ”No, they don’t generate electricity,” he said. “They generate energy.” The art pieces are designed to withstand winds between 80 and 90 miles per hour. His gusty backyard is the perfect testing ground for the wind sculptures. He has an art piece called the Disco Ball, which he says is shiny enough to reflect the moonlight disco-ball-style in your backyard. According to Bracco, “To make it in art, you have to be totally unique.” I think he accomplished his goal because each piece is completely unique. You can find an example of his wind art at the Wildflower Village (4395 W. 4th St.), can visit www.windzarts.com, email him at roger@windzarts.com, or reach him by phone at 775.972.3903. View additional photos of Bracco’s work at www. renopassport.com.

I was immediately drawn to the motion of Roger Bracco’s wind art as the afternoon wind howled through the Farmers Market at Victorian Square in Sparks. I handed him a business card. The next week, he invited me to visit his outdoor gallery at his home in Golden Valley, NV for an interview and to see his wind art collection and machine shop. As I pulled up to the house, I saw a variety of wind art pieces precisely placed in the front yard. One of his most recent creations is called Sunburst, a brilliant art piece that towers about ten feet overhead and has opposing wind driven rotors propelled by small squares of copper that act as fan blades. The Sunburst piece accelerates and decelerates at the same time, causing a sense of chaos for the viewer. Bracco and his hospitable wife, Linda, invited me in to the house to conduct the interview. His 35 years in the metal working industry have come to an end, but he Text by Steve White has merged his experience from the devel- Photos by Dana Nollsch 20 www.renopassport.com

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Artistic-Autism-Spectrum: Making Autism Normal through Photography “Interesting” was the word used by local photographer David Erickson to describe the individual people on the autism spectrum who have participated in his ArtisticAutism-Spectrum photography series. Indeed, “interesting” definitely describes the personalities, hobbies, and occupations of the many college students, actors, artists, writers, poets, musicians, hippies, professionals, martial artists, and the like on the autism spectrum who have participated so far. While discussing the stereotypes of the autism spectrum with Erickson, I saw this lightbulb over his head. He wanted to capture the wide differences in the autism spectrum population with his lenses. In this photography series, the people on the spectrum get photographed with a pose or object and make a statement about who they are and what the pose or object means about them. Roughly 1 in 150 people are somewhere on the autism spectrum, and there is speculation that this number is still on the rise. This is very prevalent and obviously very important to our community. In this project, Erickson and I are getting on the inside. Rather than trying to clinically or scientifically ana22 www.renopassport.com

lyze this population, we are artistically and subjectively defining them and, more importantly, letting them define themselves. So far, everyone has been extremely verbal in making statements about themselves as individuals. We have not yet had anyone with a PDD-NOS diagnostic label, short for pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, which is a broader category that includes autism and Asperger’s underneath it. We also have yet to see some individuals that are lower functioning and/or nonverbal, who may require the participation and consent of their primary custodians. This is free and at no cost to participants. If you are interested in participating in this series, please contact David Erickson at 775.247.5303 or darklensreno@yahoo.com. By Annie O’Donahue, local aspergian and writer In the photo: Jake Small, Videographer, Aspergian, and Actor He made these statements to be featured with his photo for display: 1: “The Art on the wall Symbolizes my creativity.” 2: “I’m quite a shy individual and sometimes it’s really hard for me to get what it is what I have say, even the most basic of things, out of my mouth. But I have an active imagination and I want to share it with everyone.”

Reno Public Art: Celtic Forest “Of Mice and Men, Gone With The Wind, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” a little girl reads the names of the metal books encircling an enchanting mermaid. Even five years ago, it would be hard to imagine children experiencing larger than life art in a corner lot n downtown Reno. The Celtic Forest was exhibited at Burning Man in 2007 and 2008, and now is a growing attraction in downtown Reno. This collaborative artistic vision is just the latest example of the desert festival’s positive influence on the cultural climate of the public art scene in the Biggest Little City in the World. “Celtic Forest is a place where right-brained spatial intelligent learners are celebrated and honored,” reads a sign. The pieces are thought provoking, beautiful and interactive. It is lit and surrounded by flaming metal trees, combining the natural elements of metal and fire with life. Artists Bob Hofmann, Laura Kimpton, Tony Ruperto and Jeff Schomberg Tuesdays: 8:30-10:00pm Controlled Burn spins fire, Music by dj source, Art on Fire 24 www.renopassport.com

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in collaboration with the Black Rock Arts Foundation created the elemental forest in a previously vacant lot in downtown Reno. The exhibit consists of a 16 foot tall steel and copper book called The Book of Raven, three 10 foot tall sculptures and three 20 foot tall flaming trees called Treeables. Parables are didactic stories that aim to instill a moral or lesson; The Treeables celebrate all five senses at the same time. They teach the viewer to not just to interact, but to take a moment and ponder the natural world and humanity’s place within it. “We, as human beings, should use our natural abilities of sight, smell, touch, intuition and nature to truly be in balance,” instructs another sign. It’s hard to say how many people walk downtown with these things in mind, but after experiencing Celtic Forest, they will likely leave with a heightened sense of awareness of their surroundings. Anyone who has ever participated in Burning Man can attest to the temporal beauty, the sudden, exuberant insight and the paramount importance of nature’s elements in the desert: water, metal, fire and the Playa itself. Like all Burning Man art, Celtic Forest is too beautiful to remain rooted on the corner of Sierra and Island St., so come experience a compelling addition to our city before it disappears in a puff of dust. Text by Nicole Seaton Photo by Dana Nollsch

Evolution of a burner every Burners favorite Burner, like it’s ALL done for Virgins! People there delighted in making my jaw drag on the playa with giant steel people and fire-breathing buses! I got more take-home than I’ll ever forget or shut-up about for years. Sadly, I couldn’t see it all, so I returned as an… ENTHUSIAST. Full of plans, well-prepared, and excited, I faced The Big Let Down ‘Sure, the art is cool, but not like Last Year, when Everything Was So Much Better’. Other Burners stopped here. I returned as a… CONTRIBUTOR. Nothing amazing at Burning Man happens without time and hard work, so I wore kneepads. No not for that, get your mind out of the gutter. I slung hammers and remained covered in dust for weeks. I threw fire, melted iron, and dragged nets of chain link. Contributors build the City from nothing and watch over the participants ‘cause your Mother isn’t Here’. As Artists, Rangers, Dept. of Public Workers, even radical Fashionistas, the Contributor is a steward of the playa! Thanks to the Contributor Black Rock City becomes an instant community of participants in a temporary world of manifest imagination with few limitations. So there you have it! My not necessarily implausible and certainly incomplete expose’ of this Burner’s Growing-Up. How has Burning Man helped you evolve?

I EVOLVED as a person going to Burning Man over nearly a dozen years of attendance. There are thousands of stories about how Burning Man has changed perspectives in people. So, with EVOLUTION being the theme this year, I wondered, how have I grown… as a Burner? First, I was CURIOUS. I hadn’t gone to Burning Man yet. I accumulated a large cache of information about the event. I began frequenting The Melting Pot, a notorious burner boutique in Reno. I wanted to go, but made wispy excuses such as…no money, no time. Someday, maybe, I’ll buy a ticket. COMMITTED, I read my new ticket carefully; ‘YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT’. Death? Death!? A Committed Burner, I held the beautiful thing in my hands and concluded,’ They must be bullshitting.’ It’s about Art! Community! Self-Reliance! I am Going To Burning Man! I quickly become a nuisance to all my friends and family. I gather, I plan, I dream… Driving alone through the gates of rusted auto wrecks, I became a VIRGIN once again. Virgins seemed like Text and Photos by Richard Sheehy, local Reno burner.

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Bouldering Terminology

New Bouldering zone in the Truckee Meadows The Reno Boulders

For those looking to get acquainted with bouldering lingo, here’s a few terms to get you started... Reno is not exactly known as a hot spot for Back step: To step up with rock climbing... Despite your toes facing out. Beta: From the 2nd Greek nuit’s close proximity to meral “Beta”, is slang for second hand information regarding North Tahoe’s world a route or boulder problem. class crags like Donner Bucket: A deeply inset hand Summit and Big chief, hold. Crimp: A small edge on the Reno in contrast is rock requiring finger tips pretty much barren of or less. Dyno: To fully release and jump climbable rock. But a up the rock face from one set new area 4 miles west of holds to another. of the Reno city center Heel Lock: When a heel is brought up and placed into a has just started to open groove in the rock as a means up and shows a bit of to ascend the boulder problem. Jam: to Wedge the hand into a promise for local rockcrack in the rock and twist so starved climbers. to lock the hand in place withUnlike the rest of the out actually gripping a feature. Jug: a large, secure hold on “rock” in the Truckee the rock. Problem: A line of features on Meadows area, which a boulder that get you to the is mainly compressed volcanic dirt, these stones are solid tan top using a specific sequence of granite reminiscent of the Buttermilks or Joshua Tree. The movements. numerous boulder “problems” that have gone up are generally Project: A difficult boulder short, moderate in difficulty, and can provide a quick workout problem that takes multiple attempts to complete over an for local climbers looking to get a lil’ evening session in withextended amount of time out the trip to Tahoe. Sequence: The series of Until just recently, due to their inaccessibility, the newly develmovements that make up a oped “Reno Boulders” had seen little if any development. But in boulder problem. the past few years, construction in the area has opened up roads 26 www.renopassport.com

virtually right up to the stones. This of course in turn means that access issues could become a problem in the future, but for now most construction is on hold and the area is in the process of returning to it’s natural state. For anyone wanting to climb within the Reno Boulders area, there are a few things to be aware of ... It’s important that visitors respect this area so we do not lose the privilege. Please carry out everything you bring in, and use good judgment when “cleaning” new lines. Be respectful and friendly if you encounter securitas or local residents. Watch for Rattle snakes, Bring a pad or two, clear a path while your out there ... and have fun!

For more information, go to www. mountainproject.com and follow the regional links to the Reno Boulders. If you put up new lines, be sure to add your ascents here! Text and Photos by Sean Sullivan

burners without borders â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burners Without Borders is basically FEMA and Red Cross without the red tape,â&#x20AC;? explains Jessica Smith, local member of the Reno chapter of the organization. The charity-driven group sprung from the fire into action upon returning from the 2005 Burning Man event to find the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. They focused their efforts on the restoration of a Vietnamese temple in Biloxi, Mississippi, and when that project was finished, they moved to another community in the same state. By the time that they left, BWB had donated over one million dollars in restoration and debris removal. Upon receiving news of the hurricane, many Burners came together to embody the spirit of the weeklong festival in the Black Rock Desert of radical self-reliance and radical, intelligent kindness. Many volunteers had never been to that part of the country, and they dropped everything to build homes and repair infrastructure in ravaged areas. Since Hurricane Katrina, the organization has been involved with proactive, emergency relief in the United States and around the globe. According to Burners Without Borders, over 350 28 www.renopassport.com

volunteers went to Pisco, Peru to aid in earthquake reconstruction efforts. The Reno chapter of BWB held a Benefit Without Borders as part of a worldwide, collaborative fundraiser on July 18th. The all-ages event started at 3:00 pm until the late into the night. The festivities took place in the parking lot of Amendment 21, which was temporarily converted into an urban theme camp teeming with art cars, fire spinners, djs and amazing hula-hoop performances. The event featured a raffle with prizes that would make any devout Burnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth salivate, such as a home-cooked playa breakfast, a handmade playa quilt, and two tickets to Burning Man. Nearly $4000 was raised for the organization, and 630 people attended the benefit. All in all, Reno Benefit Without Borders was a great exercise in intelligent and fun philanthropy that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the parking lot on Sierra Street. To become involved with Burners Without Borders, please visit http://www.burnerswithoutborders.org Text By Nicole Seaton

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Burning man special Popcorn to the People! Five hundred pounds of the yellow fluffy stuff to be exact. That’s how much popcorn the crew of The MidNite Popcorn Palace plans to give away at Burning Man this year. The Popcorn Palace first appeared on the playa in 1999 as a small pushcart with a huge pot and paddle, a fire-ring, popcorn supplies, and dental floss. The mobile Popcorn Palace produced about 125 pounds of popcorn for hungry Black Rock City citizens who happened to find the late night treat out on the playa. Local owners Eric and Monique Baron (aka Popcorn Boy and Monkey Girl) decided to share the popcorn with as many people as possible the following year by trading in the pushcart for a downtown theme camp, complete with a 24-hour dental flossing center. “We learned a lot that year,” explains Eric. “We stood out in the mud in freezing rain storms, serving popcorn till sun-up almost every night… we popped about 250 pounds that year.” In 2001, The MidNite Popcorn Palace came back to the playa with a new camp design and a lot of help from friends. About 375 30 www.renopassport.com

pounds of corn was served that year; the Popcorn Palace was proclaimed a complete success and retired. The Palace came out of retirement in 2004. The fire and pot were traded in for a large electric popcorn machine. The Popcorn Palace also added an art car, complete with fire effects and a lifelike statue of Monique as The Goddess of Popcorn on the roof. That year, 400 pounds of corn were served. Once again, the project was deemed a success and retired for what was believed to be the last time. Fast forward to 2009. The Popcorn Palace will come out of deep retirement once again. In addition to a theme camp as home base, the New Mobile Popcorn Box Kitchen will be pulled around BRC by a 1955 International Metro that has to be seen to be believed. When asked why he is doing it this year, Eric said it’s because “the amount of interactivity and joy in the shared experience of giving the gift of food to participants from all over the world is truly a magical experience.” By Scott Caldwell

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Michael Heltebrake I was enjoying some good music and a glass of pinot noir at Bistro 7 when I had my first experience with the art of Michael Heltebrake. The local artist paints large format art pieces. This Southern California native transplanted himself to Mammoth Lakes, CA when he turned 18, seeking a different experience. Most of Heltebrake’s early artwork used materials such as ink and charcoal, but once he arrived in Mammoth, tacked up a canvas, and pulled out his acrylic paint, the rest was history. Heltebrake now splits his time between Lake Tahoe and Reno. “I always appreciated art when I was young,” said Heltebrake, whose mother was artistic and taught him at an early age to use his hands to create art. Speaking with him, you can tell he really is into his art, creating large format and mixed media art pieces. He describes his art as surreal with abstract elements. One of his pieces, Voodoo, has two sets of floating eyes and the back of a naked woman on a chessboard. Heltebrake gets inspired by the beauty in the environ32 www.renopassport.com

ment from his travels throughout the west. His gypsy-esque lifestyle allows his creativity to flow, which he captures and puts on canvas or other mediums. His approach to making paintings is to make a mental picture of what he wants to paint, often pulling over in his truck while driving to sketch out concepts for future paintings. Heltebrake is excited to continue working towards his dream of supporting himself through the production of his art and is ready to team up with other artists on independent projects. You can view the art of Michael Heltebrake through August 15 at the Biggest Little City Club (188 California Ave.) in downtown Reno. RP Tip: Look Michael Heltebrake up on Facebook to track his upcoming art receptions and updates on his art in general. If you are interested in purchasing art or meeting the artist, email him at mheltebrake@yahoo.com. Text by Steve White Photo by Dana Nollsch

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August 5

Bob Marley’s Original Wailers

8pm Doors Montbleu Resort Theater South Lake Tahoe - All-Ages Welcome - The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson and Junior Marvin performing all Bob Marley’s legendary Hits! www.LateNiteProductions.com Tickets at Montbleu, Recycled Records, Mad About Music, Tahoe Hemp Company or online @ www. Ticketweb.com

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Artist Reception

Featuring art by Gene Long Jungle Vino, 248 West First St. www.javajunglevino.com info@javajunglevino.com 775-329-4484, Free 7pm

August 7

Duo Nouveau

Back in action @ the BLCC! Catch the ever-changing sounds of Reno’s sickest Duo! Biggest Little City Club 188 California Avenue 775.322.2480, 10pm FREE

August 8

Around the World in 80 Beers 2 to 6pm Every second Saturday of the month. www.aroundtheworldin 80beers.com

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August 9

The Beach Boys

9pm Peppermill Tuscany Events Center Tickets at www.peppermillreno.com 2707 South Virginia Street 1-866-821-9996 Reservations

August 12

Sound Gadgetry, Dead Bird Movements, & a Barcelona-Based Musician With His Amplified Shopping Cart

Barcelona-based musician *Filastine* brings his digital knobs, snare drum, video, and amplified shopping cart to Reno. Joining him, Dead Bird Dance Company, Always Fierce, and Amber Sallaberry in a night of blowing brains to the back of the room. DJs + dance party to follow. The Underground. Doors open: 9:30PM. $5 Contact: heatherfuss@gmail.com

August 14

A Taste for Art

5pm – 9pm at Nevada Museum of Art Food From Whole Foods

August 15 Diana Krall

9pm Peppermill Tuscany Events Center Tickets at www.peppermillreno.com 2707 South Virginia Street 1-866-821-9996 Reservations

August 20

Tweetup Reno

Twitter Users Group Meeting Meet your followers 5-7pm, Nevada Museum of Art

August 20

Culinary Center Seminar

Natural Solutions to Digestion 5:30pm –6:30pm FREE at Whole Foods 5695 S Virginia St.

August 21

August 22

Culinary Center Seminar Solar Energy Workshop 5:30pm –6:30pm FREE at Whole Foods 5695 S Virginia St.

August 29

Warren G with guests Angie Compton, Mista Grimm, Guilty-One, Grape Ape

Andre Nickatina plus guests: Angie Compton and PYRX

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September 12

7pm Doors, The Underground - all ages Warren G. exploded out of the Long Beach rap scene in 1994 with the smash single “Regulate,” a duet with longtime friend Nate Dogg. www.LateNiteProductions.com Tickets at Recycled Records, Mad About Music, or online @ www. Ticketweb.com

“Foamalicious” Tahoe’s ONLY Foam Party w/ Reno & Tahoe’s Hottest DJ’s 9pm Doors, Bar 24 / Bill’s Casino - South Lake Tahoe 21+ / The Deepest Foam Party at the Highest Elevation featuring Reno & Tahoe’s hottest DJ’s spinning House, Electro, HipHop and Mashup’s all night! www.LateNiteProductions.com Tickets at Bar 24, Mad About Music, Tahoe Hemp Company or online @ www.Ticketweb.com

Saturday, August 29th - 9pm Doors Bar 24 / Bill’s Casino - South Lake Tahoe 21+ West Coast Rapper with a penchant for old-school rhymes and lo-fi beats, Andre Nickatina’s shows sell-out EVERY time! www.LateNiteProductions.com Tickets at Bar 24, Mad About Music, Tahoe Hemp Company or online @ www.Ticketweb.com

DJ Donald Glaude “Everything White Party”

Saturday, September 12th 9pm Doors Bar 24 / Bill’s Casino - South Lake Tahoe 21+ Confident, Exuberant, Raw, Innovative. Just a few of the words fans have used to describe one of America’s favorite house DJs, Donald Glaude. www.LateNiteProductions.com Tickets at Bar 24, Mad About Music, Tahoe Hemp Company or online @ www.Ticketweb.com

August 22 Duo Nouveau

JK and Jay C will bring the noise that makes your booty shake. Biggest Little City Club 188 California Avenue 775.322.2480, 9pm FREE

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Berlin, and not the one in Germany Looking for a quick summer jaunt? Try Berlin- not Berlin, Germany, but Berlin/ Ichthyosaur Park in our own backyard. Nestled in the western slope of the Shoshone Mountains, just about two and a half hours southeast of Reno, it’s a day trip or a camping overnighter. Get in the “wayback” machine and visit the old West. Berlin is a turn of the century mining town that was built in 1896 and abandoned in 1911. Well preserved houses, machinery and mining buildings dot the hilly terrain. There are Saturday and Sunday casual guided tours. Or you can just wander the ghost town by yourself. Get into the way-way back machine and visit the Ichthyosaurs at rest in a large covered shelter where a very knowledgeable guide will give you a quick tour down Dinosaur Lane. Ichthyosaurs were the monsters of an inland sea that covered much of the western US about 225 million years ago. At this site, seven Ichthyosaurs died due to a natural poisoning and drifted to the bottom of the sea where they have been preserved for eternity. Hotel rooms and campsites with water, fire pits, restrooms, and picnic tables with shade structures are available. Make a campfire at 7,000 ft during a burning Nevada sunset and wait for the heavens to open up; the bil38 www.renopassport.com

lions and billions of stars are mind blowing. It’s like looking at black velvet studded with glowing diamonds. Wake up to a clear blue mountain sky and hear the birds calling out to each other. If you are lucky, you’ll find the footprints of the wild animals that visited your campsite during the night. Leave the park, and just up the road there is a wash where you can hunt for fossilized ammonites, a squid-like creature that served as dinner for the monsters that once prowled the prehistoric sea. More information on the park can be found at the Nevada Division of State Parks website, by emailing the park at Berlinich@netzero.com, or by calling 775964-2440. Text and photos by David Robert

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Yoga: It Does a Body Good Downward facing dog. Tree pose. King pigeon pose. To many, these phrases may seem foreign and on the verge of silly. However, in the world of yoga, they represent health, vitality, flexibility, and strength. Yoga is a term that almost everyone has heard of, but do we really know what the benefits are? Yoga is a form of exercise that originated in India over five thousand years ago. The principles of yoga cover three main ideas: exercise, breathing, and meditation. The exercises in yoga promote muscle strength, muscle lengthening, and flexibility and are believed to unite mind, body, and spirit. While you are doing a conventional workout, your body is going through repetitive motions, which limits the range of overall wellness that many believe are included in yoga. Yoga, on the other hand, includes a progression of poses in which the body is able to comfortably shift between focuses on flexibility, strength, breathing, and meditation, superseding the limitations found in repetitive workouts. 40 www.renopassport.com

Interested in giving yoga a try? Reno is privy to the yoga world with its innumerable studios located all over the city: The Yogic Lounge, located at 100 North Arlington Street, has amazing instructors who are always wanting share their love for yoga to all newcomers. The Studio, formerly known as the Vajra Lounge, is located above the Spy Shop at 1085 South Virginia Street and is another great place offering amazing introductory rates and a juice bar. Yoga Loka at 6135 Lakeside Drive Suite #121, offers discounted drop-in class rates and has classes for students of all levels and all ages. Though yoga promotes self-reflection and inner wellbeing, it also supports community. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a great way to stay fit, meet others, and have fun all at the same time, give yoga a try. Your body and your mind will thank you for it. Text by Kate Long

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100 N. Arlingtington Ave *downtown Reno*

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