Reno Passport Magazine - June 2010 by Reno Passport LLC

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content june 2010

Eats

Beach Hut Deli............................................. pg 2 Eat Local – Edible Reno-Tahoe......... pg 6

Drinks

Bartender Profile – Georgette Crush................................... pg 10 RP Happy Hour......................................... pg 11

Beats

Big Bounce. ................................................ pg 14 RP Picks of the Month.......................... pg 18 Reno Passport Three-Year Anniversary Party. ............................... pg 20 pg

Steve White

Sales Director steve@renopassport.com 775.223.0436

Community

Baldo Bobadilla

General Manager baldo@renopassport.com 775.762.1875

Tour de Nez............................................... pg 30 SNCAT. ......................................................... pg 34

Hernán Sosa

Art Director hernan@renopassport.com 303.386.6191

resources

Map........................................................ pg 38-39 Calendar of Events. ............................... pg 40

Michelle Montoya

Editor michelle@renopassport.com 775.527.1980

David Calvert

Photo Editor david@renopassport.com

cover story

Add Gina Adams

Tutto Ferro........................................ pgs 22-25

Distribution Manager:

Duel Nature – Black Rock Arts Foundation. ................................... pg 26

Account Executive gina@renopassport.com 775.848.9460

Matt Dickens: 775.530.6442

Writers: Juliana Bledsoe, Amanda Burden, Larry Divencenzi, Arian Katsimbras, Keith Molyneaux, Nicole Seaton, Nathan Slinker and Dan Sullivan. Graphic Design: Jeremy Rex and Kelly Wallis. Photography: Arturo Torres, Asa Gilmore, Nico Aguilera 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.

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on the Cover: Paolo Cividino and his crew ‘Tutto Ferro’ in their studio. Photo by Asa Gilmore.

FROM THE EDITOR: Welcome to summer! This month, it’s all about eating well and having fun. Speaking of having fun, this month marks Reno Passport’s threeyear anniversary! We hope you will join us at Wurk on June 12th. This is some party that is not to be missed. It’s a chance for us to appreciate you – our readers – for our success. Plus, it’s a chance for you to get down with the RP crew to some good music and even better times. As always, live your city… Cheers!

Beach Hut Deli 6160 Mae Anne Dr. | Reno | 775.747.SURF Most writers who pen reviews found restaurants and their owners as unique and eclectic establishments with equally unique and eclectic experiences to be shared by restaurant patrons. Typically, the purpose of restaurants is to provide the highest quality service with the highest quality food and couple both under the umbrella of a unique and comfortable atmosphere. This is often the case, especially in our wonderfully diverse community, but none more so than the Beach Hut Deli, located in the doling hills of northwest Reno. Established a little over four years ago in February of 2006, brothers Scott and Todd Lee have made it their mission to establish an at-

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mosphere that is reminiscent of the attention of mom and pop delis and to produce an environment that is reflective of a diverse family dynamic. As I sat in the deli, I was granted the opportunity to witness the passion and dedication that the two brothers have for the deli and for their community at large. Every few minutes, as people would walk through the doors, they were immediately met with warm greetings from Scott or Todd or any one of their devoted staff. Some customers were regulars, acknowledged by their names or with handshakes and hugs. Those who werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regulars were greeted with the same family kindness, generosity, and warm embrace that the Beach Hut continually garners praise for.

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Between cutting and preparing the fresh ingredients for the Surfin’ Bird, their most popular sandwich, or for the Kid’s Special, a ½ medium sandwich with chips and a drink, Todd and Scott were notably present in the deli, sitting and talking with customers, ensuring that they were wholly content with their food and their experience. “I have had people that have travelled here from all over and repeatedly say, ‘I feel like I’m at home,’” says Scott. “We want to make people feel good and feel young. Our goal when we set out was to capture the essence of youth.” The deli achieves this goal in leaps and bounds. The back corner of the Beach Hut harbors a classic arcade, with NBA Jam, Donkey Kong, and Ms. Pac Man amongst many others. Televisions adorn the walls alongside paintings for sale by local artists. Albums from local musicians pepper a small glass merchandise case. Local music event flyers are pasted carefully throughout the deli. The speakers whisper everything from Led Zeppelin to the Fugees, Red Hot Chili Peppers to Who Cares, allowing people to lose themselves in music they love, the blinking lights of the classic arcade, and the warmth of good company and fresh sandwiches. The Beach Hut’s unique character and mission are successful both in part from the work ethic and devotion that Scott and Todd have for their community and also for the 4 www.renopassport.com

commitment that our community has to the Beach Hut. You can stay updated about the goings on at the Beach Hut, including amazing live local music, through their Facebook and Twitter pages. Text by Arian Katsimbras

Photos by Metal Jeff for Beach Hut Deli

Eat LocaL Edible Reno-Tahoe Magazine Celebrates Our Thriving Farm/Food Movement If you’ve eaten produce picked right out of a garden, you know there is nothing like that delicious, ripe taste. Food is best when it’s fresh. And you’re more apt to find fresh food in your backyard or community. But most of our food comes from far away, trucked into our favorite restaurants and grocery stores. The average distance that our food Gilroy, Calif.’s garlic comes from travels to get to our plates is about Northern Nevada. 1,500 miles. Because of relatively But we also have about 80 new grocery store food-labeling mid-size and small farms in requirements, you can see that a the area. And they are growing lot of our produce, for instance, is everything from lavender, wine coming from central California and grapes, melons, apples, herbs, Mexico. But you don’t have to support other states’ and countries’ agricultural lettuce, and even ginger. and economic systems. Buying Local How do you tap into this wonderful local Nevada Grown A lot of food is actually grown right here in food? It’s easy. A great resource is Nevadaour region, particularly in Northern Nevada. grown.com. You’ll find a listing of Nevada Most people believe that the only thing that farmers along with a description of the grows in Nevada (the nation’s driest state) is produce, meat, eggs, preserves, and everysagebrush. But we have a good number of thing else they grow and create. So you can contact farmers on that list directly or, even large, mid-size, and small farms. On the big end, Northern Nevada is one of better, you can sign up for a communitythe top growers in the world for potatoes, supported agriculture program. (A CSA is onions, and garlic. For instance, most of when members of a community partner with 6 www.renopassport.com

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a local farm, paying a farmer in advance to grow food for them.) For a list of CSAs, visit http://www.ediblecommunities.com/renotahoe/resources/area-csas.htm. The other way to tap into local food is to stop by one of our region’s 27 farmers’ markets. There’s nothing better than strolling the booths, talking with local growers, and plucking fresh, local produce and products for the week. For a farmers’ market listing, visit http://www. ediblecommunities.com/renotahoe/resources/2010-farmersmarket-schedule.htm. Or you can grow your own food. It doesn’t take a lot of money, time, or space. And you’ll be amazed at the bounty you can gather from your own garden. New Magazine To keep up on the local food community and to learn about all the great resources we have here, you can pick up a copy of the new, quarterly food and drink magazine edible Reno-Tahoe. Today, more than ever before, people are shopping smarter, eating healthier, and enjoying fresh, locally-grown and prepared products. The local foods movement is really thriving, and edible Reno-Tahoe celebrates this fast-growing, dynamic movement. Edible Reno-Tahoe has a nourishing mis8 www.renopassport.com

sion. Food is the only common denominator everyone has. Regardless of income or background, food connects us all. From recipes and healthy eating ideas to people and restaurant profiles, edible Reno-Tahoe raises awareness about, and influences what happens with, food in our backyard. Edible RenoTahoe connects consumers to local food as well as family farmers, chefs, food artisans, and local businesses. And the area’s creative and committed local farmers, restaurateurs, and other food purveyors need our help more than ever. If you support local growers and food businesses, you’re doing the right thing on many levels: you support family farms, the environment, and the local economy. Eat local! Play local! Buy local!

Text by Amanda Burden

Photos provided by NevadaGrown

Amanda Burden is publisher and editor of Edible Reno-Tahoe magazine. The spring issue is on stands now. The summer issue comes out on June 7. For details, visit EdibleRenoTahoe.com or the Edible Reno Tahoe Magazine Facebook page.

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bartender profile q&a Georgette Crush Amendment 21 and Tree House Lounge You will recognize Georgette Crush the moment you see her. Her genuine smile, contagious positive energy, and friendly attitude make her hard to miss, and the tail and short shorts will give her away every time. Georgette is a favorite local bartender at Amendment 21 and Tree House Lounge, where locals can always expect her to serve their drinks with good nature and hospitality. Georgette has a lot to offer, and I asked her a few questions to help our readers get to know her better. Q: Why did you decide to start bartending? A: It looked fun, and the bartenders were making great money and having lots of fun! Q: What do you like about bartending? A: Spending time with and meeting so many fun people while hanging out and â&#x20AC;&#x153;working.â&#x20AC;? Leaving with money at the end of the night is a bonus.

when people are drinking, especially when they are mixing it with other recreational activities. The biggest challenge is to mainQ: What challenges does the job present? A: Things can go really bad, really quick tain a constant warm and fuzzy vibe so that 10 www.renopassport.com

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Q: Can you tell me about the fun way you dress while bartending? A: I prefer to wear clothes and accessories that make me feel fun and sexy. It makes all the difference in the world with the way I get to interact with people while tending. I’m a flirt! The summer is coming, and that means more shorts and skirts, oh my! Plus our no pants dance parties [are coming up]. It’s the best ever bartending in your “no pants.”

the smiles are maintained on everybody’s faces. I wish everybody had the same goal when hanging out at a bar. Let’s all have the best time ever, hang out with friends, meet new people, interact, dance, have a great time, get home safely, and wake up the next day feeling light and rejuvenated, ready to take on another day. Just like The Black Rock City Allstars sing, “No party poopers in the house!” 12 www.renopassport.com

Q: Is there anything else you would like to add? A: I want you all to come down and hang out at my bar. I welcome all kinds of earthlings, aliens, vampires, ware wolves, and shape shifters. Bring a smile, a great attitude, and let’s rock it! Bar etiquette shows and tells a lot about a person. Regardless if you are a headliner, a regular, or a new face, remember to treat your bartender civilly. No situation should ever create the illusion in your mind that we can treat others any less or boss them around. We are all here to have a good time. Georgette can be found Wednesday nights at Amendment 21 and most Fridays and Saturdays at the Tree House Lounge. Follow her on Twitter @gcrush for updates. Text by Juliana Bledsoe Photo Courtesy Bohocrush

BIG BOUNCE Festival Combines Music and Art in N. CA Mining Town Local production company Champagne and Bacon has organized a world-class lineup of artists and musicians for a three-day, threenight camping festival in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the banks of the Feather River. The Big Bounce headliners include newly reformed Bay Area dub house legends, Dubtribe Sound System, for their only California

summer appearance; London’s Deekline, featuring Keith MacKenzie and MC Sporty-O; Oakland’s world beat infused Beats Antique and UK hip hop pioneer DJ Vadim. The three star-studded days of music and art will run from June 18-21, 2010. The Big Bounce delivers an experience that is lacking at many other regional events. In addition to music, adult festival attendees

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can partake in an art gallery, massage and free yoga classes, just a few activities available to attendees this year. Previously, the festival featured two stages: a main stage and a beach stage, which allow attendees to cool off in the clean, safe current of the Feather River while listening to top producers and DJs from around the globe. Additional artists this year include Random Rab, Bluetech Presents: Satori Social, Sub Swara, Kraddy, MiMOSA, VibeSqaud, MartyParty, Eliot Lipp and many more. The event will also feature local talents such Coop Da Loop, Micah J, The Rhino, and Psilogod. The full line-up is available on The Big Bounce website. Getting away from the music is easy at The Big Bounce, with quiet time from about sunrise to noon. In addition, this year’s Big Bounce features extended tree-covered camping along the river, an added stage 16 www.renopassport.com

inside at the Belden Town bar, a main stage sound system by Funktion-1, world renowned floral designer Anthony Ward and the main stage design by renowned Reno photographer/artist Franz Szony. Located approximately 20 miles west of Quincy, Calif., Belden is a quiet old mining town that features a bar, restaurant and general store. In addition, there are patios and grassy areas for socializing and relaxing. If camping isn’t enticing, cabins and RVs are by reservation only. All information on volunteer opportunities, parking, lodging and tickets are available at www.bigbounceatbelden.com. Text by Steve Emmerich Photos Provided by Artists

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goal is to become the most comprehensive list of Reno area events, and judging by their webpage, if they’re not number one yet, they sure are close. They also pride themselves in launching the first event-based iPhone app available in the Reno area, with access to their online calendar, every

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While most know about Reno Passport, few know the small paperback guide to the biggest little city was started three years ago this June. It was cofounded by Steve White, Baldo Bobadilla, and Hernán Sosa, all of whom are still actively involved with the magazine.

Without the support of the readers, none of this would be possible.

Reno Passport is more than just a print publication. They have a weekly newsletter and a monthly YouTube video known as The Reno Passport Report. Their webpage (renopassport.com) is more than just their print periodical on the web; it has fresh content and a whole calendar of upcoming events. Their 20 www.renopassport.com

issue of the magazine, and other goodies, including videos, their Twitter feed, and photos. It’s been an educational three years as they have navigated the pitfalls of small business ownership in a rough economy. The company is just happy to have survived the economic downturn.

anniversary party will be more of a thank you to the readers and the sponsors for the past three years. The group plans to bring a three-ring circus type atmosphere to the event, with live music, and other performers yet to be determined. The festivities will take place at Würk, which is located at 214 W. Commercial Row. Drinking with Clowns - a local band that transverses and transcends Latin Rock, Reggae and HipHop and is led by Bobadilla - will be headlining. Evan Bender, a Lake Tahoe DJ who spins house and electronic music, will also be performing. The bill gets rounded out by R and V and BeeLow, 2 local DJs who specialize in electronic and dance music. This not-to-be-missed event will take place on Saturday, June 12th. Doors will open at 9pm, and a modest $5 cover will get you in. So come out and celebrate three years as Reno Passport looks forward to number four.

“Without the support of the readers,” says White, “none of this would be possible.” The company is involved in the community, most noticeably in their “Art Exposed” expos that cross-promote local talent in both music and art. “The more things we do with the community,” says White, “the more we are able Text by Dan Sullivan to do for the Reno area”. In keeping with this philosophy, their three-year

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Balance. Aesthetic precision. Hundreds of machines for thousands of applications are poised and ready to create. The place is immaculate, and classical music reverberates off the walls. Even the acoustics are good, and the espresso is even better. You would never imagine that in the old, industrial area of E. 4th St., you can open a door and walk into a fabrication shop and be greeted with a cappuccino, made with an old-time Pavoni machine. It works perfectly, but then again, so does every machine in Tutto Ferro. 22 www.renopassport.com

Paolo Cividino is the visionary behind the precision of Tutto Ferro, which means all metal (iron) in Italian. Together with his small team of craftsmen, Chris Spezia and Kevin Moore, Cividino has created an eye-catching, award-winning body of work that has been featured in Architectural Digest and Dwell Magazine. Tutto Ferro’s work is featured at other well-known Reno cultural hotspots, including two of the three Bibo Coffee Company shops (Liberty St. and Mt. Rose St. locations), Sezmu, Lulous and Stremmel Gallery. Although steel is the metal of choice at

Tutto Ferro, they also combine other elements in their creations. “We do woodwork,” says Cividino. “A lot of people think that all we do is steelwork; while steelwork is the thrust of our business, we do a lot of home concrete, we do a lot of glasswork, and we incorporate those mediums in what we do.” Heavy Metal

It may be all metal, but it’s not all one thing. “We’re not one-trick ponies,” explains Paolo, and the diversity in artistry is highly evident. “We’re

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steelsmiths,” he adds. “We’re fabricators, but we’re designers.” Born in Italy, Cividino came to the United States as a child and grew up in Lafeyette, Calif. Fueled by a passion for rock climbing, he moved to Reno in 1989 and graduated with a degree in biogeography at UNR in 1993. It wasn’t until 1998 that he discovered his true calling, while working on a building with Pneumatic Diner cofounder John Jesse. “I like clean linesmore of a European aesthetic.”

Cividino admires lasting authenticity: a piece that seamlessly enhances its environment today and will continue to do so in centuries to come. An in-

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triguing aspect of Cividino is that he calls himself anything but an artist, yet he speaks of art in such a straightforward, precise and eloquent manner. He feels a driving sense of responsibility to add beauty to his environment, and that accountability is paramount when his name is on the creation that people drive by every day. He talks about honesty and doing things the right way even though it takes more time. He sips his espresso and wonders about the Brave New Cookie Cutter developments popping up in the Reno-Sparks area. “It’s fraudulent,” he exclaims. “And irrespective of our aesthetic.” Although Cividino enjoys creating functional art for private residences and

commercial spaces, he is looking forward to working on more public art projects in the future. The graceful artistry of his Italian heritage combined with a rugged Nevadan work ethic has already won Cividino critical acclaim on a local and national level. “The important thing is that what we build not be trivial or trite, or seem dated in a year, or two years or five years,” he explains. “I want to build something that in fifty years that you can look at and say, ‘that still has aesthetic merit’, and from a structural standpoint, it’s sound and well made. That to me is art.” For more information, visit Tutto Ferro in person at 616 E 4th St., by phone at 775.322.7001, or online at http://www.tuttoferro.com/.

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Kate Raudenbush Dueling Forces Measuring 38 feet by 38 feet, Kate Raudenbush’s massive sculpture, Duel Nature, is a sight to behold. Luckily, Reno art lovers will get a chance to experience it for themselves. The Black Rock Arts Foundation (BRAF) will display the piece at the corner of Sierra St. and Island Ave. from May 21 – Dec. 1. The piece was originally exhibited at Burning Man 2006 to demonstrate the theme of “Hope and Fear.” Though the artist is based in New York, Raudenbush’s work should be familiar to Reno residents as she also created Guardian of Eden, the giant lotus sculpture that resides outside the Nevada Museum of Art.

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The spiraling design of the Duel Nature piece is inspired by the structure of our DNA. Its individual pieces were cut from raw steel with a plasma torch, which gives the metal a corroded, unfinished look. One side of these pieces was then covered in a reflective red acrylic. The duality created by these two distinctive looking sides “creates environments that represent the complex struggle of mankind with itself: the duel between the destructive force and the life force,” said Raudenbush. Rather than just something to be observed, Raudenbush views her work as “living environments that are given more

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meaning with each participant’s interaction. In this way, the work is not just an object to behold, but an experience to be lived,” said Raudenbush. There will be several opportunities for Reno art fans to live this experience during the piece’s stay in town. To celebrate the opening of the installation, BRAF will be holding an event the evening of May 21. Starting at 5pm, BoHo Hoops and Velocity Movement will be holding a Hoop Jam, in which attendees can either just watch performers dance with hula hoops or grab a hoop and participate themselves.

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The work is not just an object to behold, but an experience to be lived.

Once night falls, Controlled Burn will begin a fire spinning performance. They will actually be spinning on the inside of the piece, casting interesting shadows and reflections with every movement of their torches. There will be music all night, courtesy of DJ Source. Additionally, refreshments will be provided by Wild River Grille. As part of Art Town, BRAF is also holding events around the sculpture all throughout the month of July. BoHo Hoops and Velocity Movement will be holding Hoop Jams every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Controlled 28 www.renopassport.com

Burn will be fire spinning from 8:30-10pm every Tuesday. Even if none of these events can be made, art fans should still make an effort to see the piece. Every night a light at the center of the piece projects a laser-cut pattern that transforms the piece into a bonfire of red reflections and interesting shadows. The piece will be at the downtown location until the beginning of December. For more info on this or any other BRAF installation, visit -http:// www.blackrockarts.org/projects/braf-reno. Text by Keith Molyneaux

Photo Courtesy Kate Raudenbush/ Portrait by David Calvert

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Tour de Nez www.tourdenez.org / www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com June 17-20, 2010 Whirring bicycles round a bend on the outskirts of town. Their tires hum the pavement, and the athletes pump pedals, flex leg muscles. They blur down the final, narrow stretch of road and into… a giant beer tent? Hell, that’s how the Belgium kermesse races would do it. Why not bring that to Northern Nevada? Such is the attitude held by Tim Healion, Founder and Director of the Tour de Nez, one of the country’s premier professional bicycle races. Since the first “race” in 1991, the tour has been about having fun. This year, the festivities will be bolstered by starting and ending the Thursday time trials at the biggest party in the valley—the Sparks Farmers Market. “We’ve always strived to have that [party] aspect,” said Healion. “It’s a festive atmosphere.” After all, the Tour de Nez began as entertainment for a parking lot party at the now closed Deux Gros Nez coffee shop. And then the untraditional tour took off. “My approach with the growth was a little less organized; we didn’t follow the normal business models,” said Healion. “But it seemed to work.” Despite, or perhaps thanks to, a “shoot-from-the-hip approach,” the Tour de Nez is now in its 18th year and attracts some of the top national and international rac-

ers. For people into racing or bike culture, this event is not to be missed. And, as Healion said, “If you don’t [care] about bike racing, there’s great music and a great party.” A variety of events will offer something for everyone. The “clunker” and alley cat races are to be combined this year and will give people a chance to see modified bikes and Continued on pg 32

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classic models. Also, that race will be a scavenger hunt and discovery race for twoman teams. (Anyone can sign up, and the more the better!) Multiple “ride with the pros” events will be happening throughout the weekend, and there’s even a kids’ race planned. As “criterium” races, the riders in the Tour de Nez start in a mass and make laps on a short course. The streets are blocked off, and the riders hit the pavement hard. This short-lap, timed racing style make criterium races awesome for spectators.

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Time trials will be held on Thursday, June 17, in Victorian Square, Sparks. The circuit races for pro men, elite women, handcycles, and masters (age 35+) take to the streets of Reno on Friday, with the epicenter near the West Street Market. On Saturday, the action moves up to the Village at Northstar, who is presenting the race, for more circuit races in every category. And did I mention music, demos, food, and non-stop festivities all day, every day? For information on exact event times and locations, check out www.tourdenez. org. Then get on your bike and get out there. Text by Nathan Slinker

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For nearly 20 years, the organization has continued to serve northern Nevada’s citizens and community through the development, production, acquisition and distribution of professional quality programming for community access television. The nonprofit exists to ensure that every resident of northern Nevada will have the opportunity to make informed decisions, to take advantage of community programs and to express themselves through the technology provided by SNCAT. The primary purposes and functions of SNCAT are both cable viewers’ access to government meetings and programs and public producers’ use of facilities, systems and cablecast.

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Among many of the organizations goals, SNCAT helps to develop financial, community and political support for government, public and education access. They continue to improve the cost-effectiveness and quality of meeting coverage and professional quality programming for our community of producers and students. Most importantly, SNCAT is a primary community leader and resource for public information, education and public access among public officials, community groups, business leaders, tourism, recreation, leisure and the arts. As technology changes in our daily lives, the organization will continue to take advantage of new opportunities and trends to increase the number and demographic range of public access producers, sponsors and you, the viewers. What kind of programming will you find at your community access facility? Look for these five distinct categories: • Public Access – provide access on Charter Cable 16 to all citizens in Washoe County. This offers all citizens the opportunity present programming on the air at not cost. • Education Channel – provided by Charter Cable to enable an educational consortium to populate the channel with programming, particularly classroom presentations, arts and cultural programming and other instructional fare. 36 www.renopassport.com

• IP-TV – Internet Protocol Television allows live web-streaming and interactive videoon-demand for SNCAT users. • Government Channel – provide meeting coverage, production service, and programs on Charter Cable, allowing the greater public to view government meetings and services. • Classes – offering classes to the public covering a wide variety of subject matter, including web design, film/video making, editing, social media, and photography. SNCAT is your resource: become a member, take a class, volunteer or donate today, and engage your community. Text by Larry Divencenzi

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Visit www.renopassport.com for additional events.

June 4-5

Reno Tahoe Odyssey It is a long wandering. A relay run ideally suited for teams of 12 runners on a 178 mile course. Starting in Downtown Reno along the Truckee River. Traveling through the Sierra Nevada mountains and along the shores of Lake Tahoe. Circling back through the Northern Nevada high desert to where you began in Reno. Contact 775-336-8528 for details or visit www.renotahoeodyssey.com.

June 5

Summer Grand Opening at The Beach at the Grand Sierra Resort Music TBA. Spend an evening in a sexy poolside cabana and enjoy the hottest DJs from around the country, spinning the most innovative music in Reno. Bars, bottle service and a personal wait-staff will take care of all your needs. Kickoff the weekend right and party at The Beach. Experience what nightlife is all about. Starts at 9pm. www.grandsierraresort.com.

June 10-13

Octane Fest Four-day PowerHouse Jamboree in Fallon, NV on June 10-13, 2010. The weekend will be packed 40 www.renopassport.com

with Rock Crawling, Arena Rock Racing, Mud Drags, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Tuff-Cross (Arena Enduro Racing), Motocross, TuffTruck and topped off with Grand Marshal Jeff Ward, Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Johnson and other amazing drivers behind the wheels of SuperLite trucks that will catch huge air on the custom built track. Octane Fest is a four-day PowerHouse Jamboree in Fallon, NV on June 10-13, 2010. For details visit www.octanefest.com

June 10, 17 and 24

The 18th Annual Hometowne Farmer’s Market Held on Victorian Square in downtown Sparks this summer. The event takes place every Thursday evening, June 10 - August 19 (except August 5) from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shoppers can enjoy fresh picked produce from some of the finest growers, a tasty variety of international food and beverage items, packaged foods, unique arts & crafts, and assorted flowers. www.ci.sparks.nv.us

June 12

Under the Big Top Come one, Come all! Celebrate Reno Passport’s Three Year Anniversary.

Circus themed costumes strongly encouraged. Music by Drinking with Clowns, Evan Bender, RandV and BeeLow.

At Reno’s new late night spot WÜRK, 214 W. Commercial Row Find out about their upcoming music and events on renopassport.com

June 18 to 20

The Big Bounce Festival. The Big Bounce Festival takes over the mining town of Belden, California for three star-studded days of art and music featuring newly reunited Dubtribe Sound System for their only California summer appearance, London’s Deekline featuring Keith MacKenzie and MC Sporty-O, Oakland’s world beat-infused Beats Antique and UK’s hip hop pioneer DJ Vadim. Circus acts, large-scale art, internationally acclaimed music, yoga, swimming, camping and exclusive vendors mark this event as a one-of-its-kind in Northern California. In addition to music, an art gallery, massage and free yoga classes are just a few activities available to attendees this year.

All information on volunteer opportunities, parking, lodging and tickets are available at www. bigbounceatbelden.com.

June 17 to 26

Reno Rodeo Reno Rodeo is now a 10day event in its 91st year and is a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) sanctioned sporting event. Reno Rodeo is a nonprofit organization made up over 350 volunteers. Over 120,000 fans will be in attendance for the 4th richest PRCA tour rodeo. The event impacts the Reno/ Sparks area economy with $40 million going to hotels, casinos, restaurants and retail. The Reno Rodeo has been nationally televised on CBS Sports, Fox Sports Net, Versus, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Classic. Contact the Reno Rodeo at www.renorodeo.com

June 19

Paddle for Pediatric Cancer Raft and Music Festival Enjoy a day of Rafting, Music, Food and Beverages and all for a great cause. The event features a Paddle-A-Thon, which is similar to a walk-a-thon except it’s on water! Recruit friends, family and colleagues to sponsor your race to finish line. Enjoy microbrews from Great Basin Brewing Company, tasty treats from Vista Grille and Black Rock Pizza and sweets by Rick’s Shaved Ice. For details visit www.nvchildrenscancer.org