Reno Passport - January 2010 by Reno Passport LLC

www.renopassport.com

Let It Snow Reno-Tahoe Ski and Snowboard Resort Guide

Reno Passport Happy Hour >> pg 9

Calendar of Events >> pg 28

Vol.3 - Issue 1

content january 10

Eats

Mix Cupcake Co......................................... pg 2 Raymond’s Sourdough Bread............. pg 4 Chocolate Bar. ............................................. pg 6

Drinks

The Hub Cofee Co...................................... pg 8 RP Happy Hour............................................ pg 9 Knuckleheads Bar & Grill.................... pg 10

Beats

Knitting Factory........................................ pg 10 RP Picks of the Month.......................... pg 12

Steve White

Sales Director steve@renopassport.com 775.223.0436

arts

Baldo Bobadilla

General Manager baldo@renopassport.com 775.762.1875

Natalie Lind................................................ pg 22 Kendall Knowles. .................................... pg 24

Hernán Sosa

Art Director hernan@renopassport.com 303.386.6191

Michelle Montoya

Editor michelle@renopassport.com 775.527.1980

cover story

Jana Jin

Let it Snow: Reno/Tahoe Ski & Snowboard Resort Guide. ..... pgs 14-17

Distribution Manager:

The Nest....................................................... pg 18

Writers: Baldo Bobadilla, Jana Jin, Michelle Montoya, Nicole Seaton, Mike Van Houtan and Steve White.

Slant Skis. ................................................... pg 20

Sales/Events janajin@renopassport.com 775.287.1045 Matt Dickens: 775.530.6442

resources

Map........................................................ pg 26-27 Calendar of Events................................. pg 28

shops

Community

on the Cover: Crystal Blahnik, local fun-loving marketing professional (http://facebook.com/crystal911) Photo by Arturo Torres.

Graphic Design: Jeremy Rex and Kelly Wallis. Photography: Bob Carnahan, Jon Fortenbury, Asa Gilmore, Arturo Torres 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.

FROM THE EDITOR: The snow is falling and the mountains are calling. Before (or after) you make the trek up the hill to your favorite resort, be sure to check out our local shops, coffee houses, artists, and music events this month. And don’t forget to download our free iPhone events app and be in the know! Here’s to making 2010 a year to remember… Cheers!

Mix Cupcake Co. 9333 Double R Blvd. - 775.722.1748 http://www.mixcupcakeco.com Mary Friedman Alstead has always loved to bake, but her dream to open her own cupcake company is not even one year old. Since March of 2009, she has been obsessed with the idea, so she worked on her business plan and got a loan. A few months later, she was baking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and selling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a lot of cupcakes for her business, Mix Cupcake Co. Because of the demand, Alstead realized she had to use a commercial kitchen to make her cupcakes from scratch. In August of 2009, she put a posting on CraigsList to find a commercial kitchen. Jack Greenspan, owner of The Last Crumb Bakery, told her that she was more than welcome to start baking and selling at his shop. Without any overhead costs, Mix Cupcake Co. soon took off. Alstead has taken recipes from all over the place and has revitalized them all to make them her own. Though they change every day, there are nine scrumptious flavors from which to choose: chocolate merry-mint (whose name may change after the holidays), chocolate peanut butter blast, classic red velvet, coconut paradise, extreme vanilla bean, funny bunny carrot cake, lemon sunshine, and triple chocolate temptation. The cupcakes are made fresh daily and are available at The Last Crumb (9333 Double R Blvd. 2 www.renopassport.com

in Reno), Cosmic Coffee (663 N. McCarran Blvd in Sparks), and Kona Gold (3304 S. McCarran Blvd in Reno). To help keep costs down, Alstead has only advertised through Facebook. Within a few short months, Mix Cupcake Co. surpassed 1500 members, and that number is still growing every day. Contests are held regularly on her fan page with the prizes being, of course, Mix cupcakes. Alstead is currently working on gluten-free and vegan cupcakes and will soon start making cupcakes with fillings. Mix Cupcake Co. serves up mini cupcakes and also delivers. To place an order, you can call, email, or visit their website at http:// mixcupcakeco.com, where you can also get linked to their Facebook and Twitter sites. Text by Michelle Montoya Photo provided by business

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Types of Breads:

Raymond’s Sourdough Bread 235 N. Virginia St. - 775.657.8880

Sourdough

From its tangy taste and chewy texture to its hard crust and soft interior, sourdough bread has a unique flavor that is hard to resist. Dutch Crunch

Dutch Crunch Bread is a lean, white bread with a crisp, crunchy crust. It makes an interesting and exceptional bread for meals or sandwiches. French Bread

A light, crusty, yeast-raised bread made with water instead of milk. The dark brown, intensely crisp crust is created by brushing or spraying the loaf’s exterior with water during the baking process. Italian Ciabatta

Ciabatta bread tends to be short, wide, and long, which makes it ideally suited to sandwiches. It is also offered with olive oils and other dips, since the crumb absorbs dips and liquids very well, and it may be toasted when served for this purpose. 4 www.renopassport.com

A world class bakery in Downtown Reno? Yes! While Raymond’s story in Reno began in late August of 2009, his obsession with bread began nearly 30 years ago. In 1978, Raymond Ofiesh’s parents bought a small neighborhood delicatessen in San Mateo, California. Raymond was still in high school at the time, and he and his three brothers and one sister loved

working for their parents during the summer. Each year, their little deli grew in popularity until they outgrew their location…twice…and ended up in South San Francisco (172 Starlite St.) in the old Fantasia Bakery building. They now produce over 40,000 loaves of bread a day. For a business to gain that kind of sustained popularity that has spanned nearly three

decades in a city full of bakers, you know their bread has to be good. So how did a bakery so famous end up with an additional location in one of Reno’s most blighted downtown blocks? It’s because Raymond’s father owns the building on Virginia St. across from Harrah’s Reno. When the liquor store located just south of the arch next to the Little Nugget closed, Raymond saw an opportunity to use the space to introduce Reno to his amazing, naturally-fermented sourdough bread. They bake fresh sourdough bread every hour from 7am to 7pm and use the same mouth-watering recipes used for their massive production in San Francisco. They currently offer Sourdough, Wheat, White, French Roll, Dutch Crunch, Cinnamon Raisin, Light Rye, Pumpernickle, and Ciabatta breads. They’ve also teamed up with Perfect Donuts (located at 3687 Kings Row) to offer donuts made fresh daily by a local company. It’s almost unheard of to have a bakery of this quality grace downtown Reno with its presence. Some folks are taking notice. Those who taste this bread are hooked, and it’s those loyal repeat customers that is keeping this business alive. Be sure to pay a visit to Raymond’s Sourdough Bread, which is located just south of the Reno arch on Virginia St. in between 2nd St. and Commercial Row. Text and Photos by Mike Van Houtan www.renopassport.com 5

Chocolate Bar 475 S. Arlington Ave. - 775.337.1122 - http://thechocbar.com The phrase “New American Cuisine” has recently been tossed around in new literature and cooking shows. So what exactly is New American cuisine? It is not as easy to define, for New American style is as amorphous as the cuisine itself or an emergence from the melting pot that is essentially America. New American cuisine is a mixture of old world cooking, such as Italian, German, French, with newer and trendier foods, such as Japanese, Thai, and Indian. Some of their dishes include Tuna Poke, which is tuna served with avocado, sea salt, and sesame seed crisp; Steak Satay, an eight-ounce cut of beef marinated with a pineapple-soy sauce and served with a sweet teriyaki glaze; to drink, order up a Sexy Snowman Cocktail. As many already know, The Chocolate Bar is locally famous for its wonderful beverage concoctions as well as their chocolates, but 6 www.renopassport.com

now the restaurant is serving New American cuisines from an extensive and versatile menu. Their food is served in a fine dining environment with the thrill of their bar and lounge, all melding together to create an atmosphere of excitement. The Chocolate Bar is the perfect setting for an intimate date, for a group of friends, or for a business lunch or dinner. And with three locations – near downtown Reno, at Summit Sierra, and at Northstar at Tahoe – you will never be far from a culinary treat. To view their menus and to make reservations online, visit them at http://thechocbar.com. RP Tip: The Chocolate Bar at Summit Sierra is located at 13979 S. Virginia St. in Reno. The Chocolate Bar in Northstar is at 7000 Northstar Dr. in Truckee. Text by Jana Jin

Photos by Brandon Collins

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The Hub Coffee Co. 32 Cheney St. - 775.323.3482 - http://thehubcoffeeco.blogspot.com Located in a converted garage on Cheney St. between S. Virginia and Center streets rests The Hub Coffee Co. And like its name – a reference to the center of a bike wheel – implies, it is a coffee shop in the center of it all. Owned by Mark Trujillo, who also owns Waldens Coffeehouse, The Hub is an entirely separate business that is more raw than its older predecessor. The coffee shop is a tagteam effort between Mark and his son, Joey. “Our goal is to introduce Reno to great coffee and a more traditional approach coupled with more modern and progressive techniques,” said Joey. “We want to promote consumer consciousness of what great coffee should be.” The Hub specializes in serving traditional espresso and espresso-based drinks: cappuccino, macchiato, mocha. They also provide American versions of traditional drinks, including lattes (espresso with more milk than in cappuccinos) and Americanos (espresso with water). The Hub also has a good selection of teas, including chai tea and a green tea blended with brown rice. Though The Hub is into serving traditional drinks, they also like to experiment with different ways of brewing coffee, including using a filter sytem, a French press (the most common), and a vacuum pot. 8 www.renopassport.com

“We’ve made the connection with our take on coffee,” said Joey. “In no way is it a new take on coffee, but we want to introduce that take to our customers.” They also have on-hand interesting eats, including maple-bacon and apple-sausage scones, and traditional pastries, including muffins, cookies, and croissants (many supplied by The Dish Café). The Hub is the perfect place for people who love great coffee and who want to appreciate what’s in front of them. It’s nice to have a barista who takes pride in and can talk – at great length and in amazing detail – about the coffee they serve. Find and fan The Hub Coffee Co. on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @TheHubReno. Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-7pm, Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 8am-3pm Text by Michelle Montoya Photo by Arturo Torres

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4-7pm $5 PBR/Jameson, $3 Guinness, Bass, Sierra’s, $3 Wells Special: $4 Jager shots

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4-7pm $5 PBR/Jameson $3 Guinness, Bass, Sierra’s, $3 Wells, $4 Whiskey Weds, Jack/Coke (Jack’s fresh Salsa)

4-7pm $5 PBR/Jameson $3 Guinness, Bass, Sierra’s, $3 Wells, $4 Rum Runners (Jack’s fresh Salsa)

4-7pm $5 PBR/Jameson $3 Guinness, Bass, Sierra’s, $3 Wells. Fri $5 Tangbangs/ Sat $4 Sangria

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Margarita Monday $3.50 All Day, 4-6pm half-off domestic drafts & wells (Daily)

4-6 pm daily happy hour half off domestic drafts and wells

HH Continues Sat/Sun Sat 50 cent shots 9-11pm Sunday $3.50 Bloody Mary’s

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Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm 2 for 1 Drinks and $5 Pizza’s

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Football Night Wing & Kamakazi Specials

25 cent Pabst Blue Ribbon at 8pm

Ladies Night - Ladies drink FREE 8:30-10pm

Buy a Shot Get a Pitcher of PBR for $1

4-6pm Specials on Draft & Wings

4pm to 6pm $2 off any glass of wine $1 off any beer

4pm to Midnight, $1 PBR, $2 Lone Star, $3 Jameson & Bulleit

4pm to Midnight, $1 Rum & Cokes

4pm to Midnight, Ladies Night – Free Glass of Champagne, $1 Refills, $3 You-Call-It

7pm to 11pm, Black & Blue: $2 PBR, $3.50 Guinness Draft, Ski & Snowboard Giveaways

4pm-7pm, $3 Well, House Wine, $1 off Drafts

5-7pm, 7 days/week $2 Coors light/Budlight drafts, $3 Wells, $5 House wines. Repeats from 10pm12am sunday- weds

5pm to close 25 cent chicken wings

$1 High life bottles $2.75 Blue moon drafts $4 Long Islands

5-7pm, 7 days/week $2 Coors light/Budlight drafts, $3 Wells, $5 House wines. Repeats from 10pm12am sunday- weds

Mason Monday $3 You call it well drinks in a 16 oz. mason jar

Banquet Night $6 Coors Banquet Beer Pitchers

Mug Club Push $1 Off all remaining Beers on you Mug Club Card

$2 Off all Premium Drafts

FRI & SAT: $10 Kulmbacher Pilsner Pitchers

253 West First St. 775.322.7678

6015 Virginia St 775.853.5550

red rock studios 241 S Sierra St 775.324.2468

2195 N Virginia St

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246 W 1st Street 775.329.4484

Chocolate Bar 775.337.1122 Downtown Reno 775.852.9966 Summit Sierra 530.562.1800 Northstar

231 W 2nd St

775.337.6868

Knuckleheads Bar & Grill 405 Vine St. 775.323.6500

West St. Wine Bar 148 West St. 775.336.3560

biggest little city club 188 California Ave. 775.322.2480

150 N. Arlington Ave. 775.324.6399

Lincoln Lounge 306 E. 4th. St. 775.323.5426

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Local Music Showcase at the Knitting Factory January 21, 2009 - 211 N. Virginia St. - 775.323.5648 This month, the Knitting Factory and Reno Passport present a music benefit event for the Northern Nevada Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. To show the Knitting Factory team a cross-section of the Reno music scene, we at Reno Passport grouped together several local acts in the funk, Latin, and rock genres. With the large amount of national acts that will play the Knitting Factory, we are fortunate to give local bands an opportunity to perform in the all-star venue. The event, which will take place on January 21 at 7:30pm, will include music by Sol’Jibe, Drinking with Clowns, DJ Coop da Loop, Jelly Bread, Mojo Green, and Whatitdo. Over the past four years, Sol’Jibe has slowly and steadily built its fan base by constantly touring, conducting music clinics, performing live at summer music festivals, and embracing new technologies to stay in touch with their fans. Their music blends backgrounds of American roots with world beat and Latin grooves to create a unique sound that has been dubbed “World Pop.” Drinking with Clowns mixes the sounds of reggae, latin rock, cumbia, funk, hiphop, and other genres of music to form a groovy danceable musical style that appeals to a wide range of audience. DWC 10 www.renopassport.com

just finished their second album, “My New Head,” which was recorded at renowned local studio Sierra Sonics and is due to come out in January 2010. Coop da Loop is a Reno-based DJ known for his ability to play cross-genre dance music for the entire crowd. Coop da Loop has opened for acts including Bassnectar, Mutaytor, David Starfire, and Izabella. Jelly Bread brings the funk with strong blues and soul elements and mixes roots, rock, reggae, gospel, blues, and funk into a seamless fusion they call JELLY BREAD LOVE. Mojo Green is a Reno-based old school funk band with a jazz element that will bring a psychedelic jam groove to the event. Whatitdo is a four-piece instrumental funk band comprised of three members from the Mark Sexton Band with the addition of a piano player to the band. Come support local music and the Northern Nevada branch of JDRF while checking out Reno’s newest concert house, The Knitting Factory. For a chance to win free tickets, visit us online at http:// renopassport.com, follow us on Twitter @RenoPassport, and become our fan on Facebook. Text by Steve White

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“Breakfast of Champions” Micah J Miss Cooper The Rhino Dj Sulli 210 North

The Roots

The Knitting Factory

January 2

Eric McFadden Trio

Crystal Bay Club

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January 9 Seth Horan

Maytan Music

Hellbound Glory Crystal Bay Club

Whatitdo

Studio on 4th

January 10

Reel Big Fish Suburban Legend One Pin Short The Knitting Factory

January 15 DJ Loczi

MoFo Party Band

Grand Sierra Resort

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January 16

3rd Street Bar

The Underground

Collective Soul Silver Legacy

January 17

Umphrey's McGee Late Nite Party Drinking With Clowns Se7en on West

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Coop Da Loop Drinking With Clowns Jellybread Mojo Green Whatitdo Knitting Factory

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George Clinton & P-Funk Knitting Factory

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Snow Mt Rose - Ski Tahoe (@MtRoseSkiTahoe)

Number of Runs: 60 | Number of Lifts: 8 Distance from Downtown Reno: 25 miles With a base elevation of 8260 feet (the highest base in Lake Tahoe/Reno), it tends to snow a lot at Mt. Rose. The 200+ acre Chutes offer diehards expert terrain at 40-55 degree vertical. New this season, check out the Winters Creek Lodge on the Slide Bowl side, coined the “locals” side of the mountain. Winters Creek Lodge offers upscale dining options and panoramic views of Washoe Valley. For current weather conditions and info, visit http://www.skirose.com.

Squaw Valley USA

(@SquawValley1960)

Number of Runs: 177 | Number of Lifts: 33 Distance from Downtown Reno: 42 miles This year, Squaw Valley USA will be celebrating its 50th anniversary of hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics and will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of the mountain’s opening. In January, I feel it would be ideal for Passport, as there will be many celebrations throughout the month onmountain and in The Village at Squaw at the base of the peaks. To find out more about the celebrations and to view the Snowfall Tracker, visit them online at http://www.squaw.com/.

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Diamond Peak Ski Resort (@diamondpeak)

Number of Runs: 30 | Number of Lifts: 6 Distance from Downtown Reno: 50 miles Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, Diamond Peak Ski Resort has a Child Ski Center that has been nationally recognized for its innovative programs. To keep kids coming back for more, the Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent instructors have helped foster the attitude that skiing is enjoyable and entertaining. For details on their package deals and ticket prices, visit http://www.diamondpeak.com. 16 www.renopassport.com

Mammoth Mountain (@MammothMountain)

Number of Runs: 150 | Number of Lifts: 28 | Distance from Downtown Reno: 138 miles Only a three-hour drive from Reno, Mammoth Mountain is one of the most acclaimed mountains in the world, and it is right in our backyard. Its enormous and renowned Unbound Terrain Parks are world-famous, ranking Mammoth in the top ten American resorts by both SKI and Outside magazines this year. For upcoming events and sweet deals, visit http://www. mammothmountain.com/. What are your favorite places to ski and snowboard? Give us your two cents online at http:// renopassport.com and look forward to contests where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be giving away lift tickets.

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The Nest 6135 Lakeside Dr. #135 - 775.284.8841 - http://thenestreno.blogspot.com Located in south Reno, The Nest is a vintage urban boutique that opened in early November. According to owner Tessa Snider, they sell “furniture, décor, and other stuff we like.” Snider is no stranger to selling stuff she likes. For over four years, she has owned Budget Used Furniture in Sparks. She handpicks all of the items that go into both stores, but what sets The Nest apart from Budget Used Furniture is that its focus is on furniture and décor items that are more functional and new. Though The Nest focuses primarily on furniture and décor items, if Snider comes across other stuff she likes, she doesn’t want to be limited (which is why she added “and other stuff we like”). At The Nest, you will find clothing, shoes, and other vintage items that you can’t find anywhere else. “I sell stuff that I would wear or would put in my house,” said Snider. Snider got her start in business after graduating from Nevada with degrees in Spanish and Philosphy. She enjoyed those subjects but didn’t know what to do with either degree and couldn’t find a career. Her dad knew what she was capable of and pushed 18 www.renopassport.com

her in the right direction even though she didn’t know what that was. “I started the business on a whim,” said Snider. “But it’s proven to be pretty successful so far.” When Snider’s friend, Aaryn Walker, owner Red Chair, told her about space next to her business on Lakeside, she jumped at the chance to take over the spot. The best part of having the space is the shared door, which allows for collaboration and conversation. “It’s a good thing I like this because I’m not getting rich off it,” said Snider. “I just want my customers to have a personal experience and to get high-quality items with character that they won’t be able to find anywhere else.” Snider buys, sells, and trades items through Budget Used Furniture. She wants to keep it local and only gets items from the area. You can find The Nest online at http:// thenestreno.blogspot.com and can become their fan on their Facebook page for info on sales and giveaways. RP Tip: Budget Used Furniture is located at 1845 Prater Way in Sparks. Text by Michelle Montoya Photo by Arturo Torres

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Slant Skis Strong Sustainable Skis 10744 Martis Dr. | Truckee - 530.448.4230 http://www.slantskis.com Slant is a skier-owned and operated company that sustainably hand-builds skis just up the hill in Truckee. Their skis are built from the highestquality ingredients and are assembled with precision and care in their factory. Slant manufactures a limited quantity of skis each season, which assures an extremely high level of quality and exclusiveness that any serious skier can appreciate. Owner Josh Bennett started making skis a few years ago for himself and had great success. “I’ve enjoyed the process of making my own skis so much that I’ve poured all my energy (and money) into starting my own ski company,” said Bennett. “I was looking for a ski that would last for more than one season of hard riding, with years of carpentry and ski tech experience I am

able to build skis that meet the needs of the most demanding skiers.” The core of each Slant ski is milled from vertically laminated bamboo, which is both strong and earth-friendly. Slant’s sidewalls are made from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, which has the highest impact resistance in the industry. A highstrength layer of triaxial ﬁberglass is placed above and below the core. The top of each pair of skis has sublimated custom graphics that are created by local artists. Finally, a top-secret epoxy mixture is squeezed into every layer to create a highperformance ski that is both incredibly durable and earthfriendly. Bennett chose to work with bamboo because of its physical properties. Bamboo has

better tensile and compression strength than steel, is harder than other woods, and is very renewable. It is able to replenish itself like grass – with some species growing up to 24 inches in just 24 hours. No other natural material has compara-

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I was looking for a ski that would last for more than one season of hard riding

ble properties, which makes bamboo the perfect core to a long-lasting pair of sustainable skis. Slant Skis are handmade in the United States and not in a factory overseas, which saves money through reduced shipping distances and also trims greenhouse gas emissions. Whenever possible, Slant promises to recycle and reduce waste and is also committed to offset their impact on the environment by donat-

ing $10 from every pair of skis sold to http://carbonfund. org. Every time they sell a pair of skis, they help prevent one ton of carbon pollution, which is more than enough pollution to offset your new pair of skis and a few carpools to the mountain. Slant is offering three men’s models this season, including

some unique “rockered” skis and two women’s models. Check out http://www.slantskis.com for more info on sizing and specs and to purchase online. There will be local demos happening at resorts this season, so be sure to become their fan on Facebook for all the latest info. Text by Michelle Montoya www.renopassport.com 21

Local Artist Spotlight Renaissance Roller – Natalie Lind Once in awhile, a rare burst of spontaneous, exuberant and soul-touching art quietly makes its debut, adding a small universal portal on the wall of a bar or on the side of a coffee shop. Conveying human emotion through art is as old as humanity itself, and throughout history, certain individuals are called to carry on the artist’s ancient tradition. She speaks of the greats, Michelangelo and da Vinci with quiet, studied reverence. Her calm, Piscean-blue eyes reflect a serene understanding of the beauty that she encounters and strives to replicate. Natalie Lind is Reno’s latest artistic muse, and one gets the feeling that upon hearing that, she would stare at you for a few seconds in frank disbelief before letting out an amused chuckle. What makes Lind’s work so intriguing is that it is merely unclassifiable. “I like 22 www.renopassport.com

faces,” she elaborates, as she flips through her guest book, which is really a small wire-bound lined pad filled with photos of her work, who bought them, sketches, thoughts, and notes from people who have experienced her art. Many of her pieces depict people, but she is not limited to the human form: a sweetly macabre carnival horse and a resolute Communist capclad cat resembling Che Guevara are two of her most compelling pieces. Lind adheres to no one style or genre. “I’m still finding my style,” she says, and that means experimenting with all types of mediums. Lind worked primarily with acrylics until the dwindling economy compelled her to seek out less costly art supplies such as spray paint, which she explains is “a more economically friendly way to express myself.”

An aficionada of the Renaissance, Lind is a reincarnation of that time: she has studied art at TMCC and UNR for nearly a decade; she can relate the intricacies behind preparing the perfect cappuccino; and she can walk on stilts and ride a tall bike. If that weren’t enough, she’s one of the lead jammers of the Battle Born Derby Demons. What is a lead jammer, exactly? “A lead jammer is a person who scores points,” said Lind, whose normally tranquil demeanor changes when talking about the sisterhood of Roller Derby. “It’s such a healthy outlet for a female’s personal aggression.”

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Surprised and grateful for the success of her recent art show at Red Rock Bar (241 Sierra St), Lind is enthusiastic about future projects. “I just like being part of the community,” said Lind. It is evident that the community likes Lind- she sold three paintings at the opening night reception and is currently working on multiple commissioned pieces. With quiet perseverance and uncanny talent, she is already embarking upon her lifelong goal, explaining “I’d really love to keep doing art… keep producing.” Text by Nicole Seaton Photos provided by artist

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Local Artist Profile: Kendall Knowles When it comes to talent, there are those who are blessed in abundance, who are able to perform any skill gracefully, and who have everything and anything naturally coming to them. On the other hand, there are those who have not been blessed with such natural abilities, but their unwavering determination and focus can lead them to achieve anything they want. And when you combine these ingredients, you end up with a powerful formula for creation. This seems to be the case with Kendall Knowles. A native of Malibu, California, Knowles has always had a gift for sports; her skills as a world class rock climber (she finished top 15 three times in the World Championships) and runner awarded her with a scholarship to the University of Nevada, where she spent her college years studying the fine arts. You may have already seen some of Knowles’ work at the local Trader Joe’s store, where she works as the sign girl, making the beautiful and colorful signs you see throughout the store. She is now getting ready for her first art show, which will be held on January 28th at West Street Market in downtown Reno for Reno Passport’s monthly 24 www.renopassport.com

“Art Exposed” event. This exhibit, which will be called “Divided Souls,” will display her latest series of paintings that reveal the contrast between life and death. The paintings illustrate people or living creatures in regular life situations with part of their skull shown in their faces. “Sometimes we live our lives not realizing where we will ultimately going to end up, and that death is very much a part of life,” said Knowles. “We also forget how fragile life can be and how easily it all can be over.” A few of her paintings are of pin-up girls, which she explains she likes to paint because of the image they portrayed in their time. “I like the message of strength and independence they showed to women,” said Knowles. Do not miss her debut show, “Divided Soul,s” at the West St. Market on January 28. There will be music and plenty of drinks available for everyone to enjoy. It will liven up your day and enrich your mind at the same time. You might even find inspiration and choose to take a piece home. Text by Baldo Bobadilla Images provided by artist

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calendar of events

Visit www.renopassport.com for additional events.

Jungle Vino Wednesday Wine Tastings! Every Wednesday starting at 6pm and runs until the wine runs out. Tasting includes an appetizer plate and 4 wine samplings, $20pp.

Located at Jungle Vino, 248 West First St. (775) 329- 4484, www.javajunglevino.com

Jungle Vino Art opening – First Thursday’s!

Join Jungle Vino the first Thursday of every month for a private reception focused on some exceptional artwork by local talent. FREE to the public. 7pm. Located at Jungle Vino 248 West First St. www.javajunglevino.com

January 1-18

Christmas Tree Recycling Program Bartley Ranch, Rancho San Rafael Park and Sparks Shadow Mountain Sports Complex 9am to 430pm Daily, $3 Donation By Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

January 2

Bowl on Championship Lanes To benefit the Reno Tahoe Choral Ambassadors. Support local choirs as they raise funds to compete in the 2010 28 www.renopassport.com

World Choir Games in China. Noon - 9:30pm

TICKETS: $ 10.00 - 2 games and shoe rental $ 5.00 - I-Werks Theatre shows. FREE Parking National Bowling Stadium

Thursday’s

Running Club is open to all levels of runners. 3, 5, and 7 mile routes. SCHEELS Running Club meets every Thursday at 5:45pm

in the Men’s Sport Shop at the Reno Sparks Scheels Contact: Jeri Nelson, Ph:775-352-3664

January 7, 14, 21 and 28

Black & Blue Snow Sports Night New Ski/Board Video Premiers 730pm on Thursday’s Biggest Little City Club

January 8 – 10

BMX Silver Dollar Nationals Friday - 6pm; Saturday 11am; Sunday - 8am Free except Parking Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

January 8

Winter Soup & Bread Party 6:30pm, $65 Back of the House Cooking School

800 W. Second St. Reservations Suggested 775.284.1080

January 9

Reno Philharmonic Latin Tempations Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts 4:00 to 6:30 PM Tickets 775-686-6600

January 12

Harlem Globetrotters Lawlor Events Center 7pm Tickets $19 to $92

January 15

Couples Fondue 6:30pm, $125/couple Back of the House Cooking School

800 W. Second St. Reservations Suggested 775.284.1080

January 15 and 16

46th Annual Sheep Dip Fundraiser for education, community charitable and arts organizations. This annual fundraiser show, dedicated to exposing the follies and foibles of the Truckee Meadows in an evening of skits, songs and dance, is performed by area locals (your neighbors) along with members of the media and even a few of our famous (and infamous) politicians. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 8pm, Tickets $35

January 21

The Knitting Factory and Reno Passport Present: Local Funk, Latin and Rock Music Showcase Sol Jibe with DJ Coop da Loop, What it do, Mojo Green, Jelly Bread, Drinking with Clowns. A benefit for the Northern Nevada JDRF 7:30pm Visit www.renopassport.com for details and free tickets.

January 21

Artown Encore presents Itzhak Perlman Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts 8:00 PM

January 22

Pintxos Basque Appetizers 6:30pm, $65 Back of the House Cooking School 800 W. Second St. Reservations Suggested 775.284.1080

January 29

Couples Japanese Steak House 6:30pm, $125/couple Back of the House Cooking School

800 W. Second St. Reservations Suggested 775.284.1080

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