Reno Passport Magazine - July 2010 by Reno Passport LLC

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content july 2010

Eats

275 Hill. ........................................................... pg 2 Calvin’s Sausages... ................................. pg 6

Drinks

Würk............................................................... pg 10 RP Happy Hour......................................... pg 11 The Alley...................................................... pg 14

cover story

Reno is Artown............................... pgs 18-21 pg

Steve White

Sales Director steve@renopassport.com 775.223.0436

Aisya Loudon. ........................................... pg 38

resources

Hernán Sosa

Art Director hernan@renopassport.com 303.386.6191

Map........................................................ pg 42-43 Calendar of Events. ............................... pg 44

Michelle Montoya

David Calvert

Photo Editor david@renopassport.com

Gina Adams

Account Executive gina@renopassport.com 775.848.9460

Distribution Manager: Matt Dickens: 775.530.6442

Writers: Hunter Blackburn, Juliana Bledsoe, Baldo Bobadilla, Becca Donato, Kate Long, Scott Oxarart, Nicole Seaton, Steve White. Graphic Design: Juliana Bledsoe, David Calvert, Kiley Howard, Court Leve. Photography: Arturo Torres, Asa Gilmore, Nico Aguilera, Chris Briganti. 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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Baldo Bobadilla

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Editor michelle@renopassport.com 775.527.1980

Beats

Artown After Dark................................... pg 22 Tom Gordon. .............................................. pg 26 RP Picks of the Month.......................... pg 28

on the Cover: Artown is a month

shops

Infiniti Clothing. ........................................ pg 30 Kelley Athletic Company..................... pg 34

long community arts festival featuring musical performances from artists like Joan Baez and Karl Denson, movies in the park, dancing, and the Artown After Dark series presented by Reno Passport. Photo by David Calvert.

FROM THE EDITOR: Welcome to July, Reno! I don’t know about you, but this is definitely my favorite month of the year: tubing down the river, camping in our great outdoors, and of course, attending Artown events top my list of things to do. We’re featuring this month some you might be familiar with (including Artown, Tom Gordon, and Kelley Athletic Company) and some that could be new to you (such as 275 Hill, Calvin’s Sausages, The Alley, Wurk, Tammi Wright, and Aisya Loudon). Whatever it is, be sure to get out there and live your city! Cheers… mm

275 Hill 275 Hill St. | Reno | 775.322.2710 | http://275hill.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-10pm | Sat-Sun 9:00am-10pm A visit to 275 Hill offers a distinctly unique dining experience that is changing the flavor of local cuisine. Wild game such as elk, antelope, venison and duck are integrated with local produce to create a truly innovative and ever-changing menu. The daily specials even regularly offer meats as unusual as python, shark, rattlesnake and camen, depending on what Head Chef Mauricio Palacios can get his hands on. Palacios is a self-admitted nonconformist who is consistently driven to create new and exciting dishes and encourages patrons to try something they’ve never had before. “Open your mind and think outside the box,” Palacios encourages. “You can eat steak anywhere. I only have chicken on the menu because I have to.” 275 Hill works closely with local farmers to offer the best in seasonal produce, beef, and poultry, as well as countrywide with 2 www.renopassport.com

hunters and fishmongers to bring in the array of exotic meats and seafood. The game meats are free range and produced without hormones, and the seafood is ocean-caught. In order to provide the freshest product possible, these orders are sent directly to the restaurant overnight.

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“The neat thing about my seafood is that it was in the ocean yesterday,” Palacios says. The variety of local ingredients not only stimulates the local economy but also helps keep costs down, and these benefits are passed on to customers. Owner Brett Rosselli opened with the inspiration to offer a unique and cutting-edge dining experience within an accessible price rage, making 275 Hill an affordable indulgence. “By featuring a chef-driven menu and using local ingredients, we are able to change the menu based on what’s available,” Rosselli said. “In July, we get those beautiful heirloom tomatoes, so we’ll have an heirloom tomato salad on the menu.” Palacios also expects shark, mountain goat and wild turkey to be among July’s menu items and muses that he may get reindeer during the holidays. The unconventional menu isn’t the only interesting characteristic of 275 Hill. They have a spacious patio, full bar and offer 400 different wine labels that are stored in a cellar located underground in a converted bomb shelter. A rotating collection of art decorates the inside walls, and local musician Stevie Bradford provides live entertainment showcasing blues and classic rock hits on Sunday and Monday nights. 4 www.renopassport.com

275 Hill is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays and starts offering brunch at 9am on the weekends. For more information, visit them online at http://275hill. com, where you can get links to their Facebook and Twitter pages and can subscribe to their newsletter for special events and discount coupons. RP Tip: Chef Palacios recommends the antelope. “It’s the best tasting meat I’ve ever had.” Owner Rosselli recommends the duck confit, a classic French dish that’s hard to find in town. Text by Juliana Bledsoe Photos by David Calvert

This is how Reno gets its culture on.

Calvin’s Sausages 775.762.9808 | http://twitter.com/calvinssausages

Food trucks in the Truckee Meadows have become as ubiquitous as casinos; Calvin’s Sausages, the new kid on the block, is using social media to change the face of mobile food service. Unlike most trucks, which are only mobile in the sense that after the dinner rush they pack up and return to from whence they came, Calvin’s Sau-

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sages spends weekend nights moving from hotspot to hotspot all over downtown Reno. Use your mobile phone to see their progress through Facebook updates or follow @ calvinssausages on Twitter for upto-the-moment tracking data. The mobile truck, owned by the people behind local favorites Imperial and The Lincoln Lounge, serves up a tasty and diverse menu sure to satisfy anyone. You won’t find hot dogs here; feast upon authentic

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falafel in pita with red onions and tzatziki sauce, or a plethora of sausages such as andouille, Italian, Polish, bockwurst, chicken apple brandy, and vegan kielbasa served on tasty fresh rolls. You can customize your choice with sauerkraut, grilled hot peppers, sautéed onions or traditional staples of ketchup or mustard. No meal would be complete without some natural potato chips, sugar cane soda, or an order of Imperial’s signature fries - all made hot and fresh to order. Loyal fans return the favor for their full bellies with Twitter feeds full of praise. To top it off, Calvin’s Sausages takes requests to stop by different locations in the form of @ replies, comments on their Facebook wall, or via text

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message or phonecall at 775.762.9808. No more disappointing, greasy takeout options for late-night food. Since the chef and kitchen come to you, your meal is always hot when you eat it. Thanks to this novel approach, quality food can be had almost anywherechoose your own atmosphere, and treat your date to an affordable and unique meal. Text by Becca Donato Photos by David Calvert

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Würk 214 W. Commercial Row | Reno | 775.329.9444 Hours: Thur-Sat 8pm-5am (Happy Hour 8-10pm) Würk is Reno’s latest addition to the downtown nightclub scene. Most of you probably know the venue as Red Martini, but it is now under new management by three Reno area scene builders: Ryan Van Duyn, Bryce Lowell and Megan Hansen. It was time for a change at Red Martini, so the three developed the Würk concept and pitched it to the existing owners. The management team has brought a new brand of nightclub to the downtown Reno en-

tertainment scene with Würk. They worked with local artist Bazar One to beautify several of the exterior walls with contemporary mural paintings and have brought in trained bartenders who have a strong local following to both staff and promote the bar. Würk has a sense of community when you walk in the front door as you see local art on the walls and local DJs on stage. Würk provides downtown Reno with a midsize room that can fit approximately 300

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$2.50 Sierra Nevada Drafts all day and night

Happy Hour 4-6pm, $1 off Everything! Trivia every Tuesday at 9pm. Your chance to win bar tabs with trivia knowledge

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4-6 pm everyday 2 for 1 Happy Hour

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

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

M-F 4-8, Sat- Sun 3-7, 11p-1a everyday: $3 Pints of Microbrews, House Wines, and Well Drinks

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

cue & cushion

4-6pm: $4 Jager/Jameson shots - $5 Jager-O Bombs - $3 Well Shots - $3 BV Cabernet and half-off appetizers.

little waldorf Saloon

Daily Specials: 4-7pm $1.99 premium well spirits, select draft beer, house wine, appetizers and bottomless burgers.

$1 Pitchers of Miller High Life from 9-11pm, Daily Happy Hour 5-8pm, $1 0ff wells, draft and bottled beer.

9pm-12am $1 Off Wells, $2 Miller High Life Draft w/A Kami Shot, $3 / PBR w/Jim Beam Shot

9-3am Enjoy $1 Off Wells & Drafts, $1 PBR, $1 Miller High Life.

$2 Pints, $5 Pitchers excluding Guinness from 8pm-12. Free shot every 30 minutes starting at 10pm.

$1 Hot Dam, $2 Kami Shots, $3 Dirty Tuaca, $4 Capt. Morgan, $5 Jager and Jameson, $6 Jager bomb and Irish Car bomb.

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

4-7pm, $2 Well, $3 Draft, $3 House Wine, $1 PBR, $5 Shot of Jameson or Bulleit + a PBR

$1 Rum and Coke Night all night.

4-7pm, Bike Night $2 Drink Specials

4-7pm, $2 Well, $3 Draft, $3 House Wine

2-7pm: $2 Well, $3 Draft, $3 House Wine Sunday ALL DAY: $2 Well, $3 Draft, $3 House Wine

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

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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

775.322.9595

3611 Kings Row

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246 W 1st Street 775.329.4484

935 W. Fifth Ave.

1661 N. Virginia St. 775.337.9255

The waterfall 134 W. 2nd. Street 775.322.7373

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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people. Many live music venues in Reno lack sufficient space to make producing events cost effective. The Red Martini space was always underutilized, but the new management team and format for music is putting Würk on the map. Part of their business model is to program music, art and entertainment that will draw a positive-minded crowd to the new venue. Safety is a prime concern for the managing partners being so close the West Second Street bar that has garnered a lot of negative press. Both Van Duyn and Hansen have years of experience bartending in the downtown late night scene. While working at other bars and nightclub venues around Reno, the management team took notes and is integrating the lessons learned into their new business model for Würk. The new format for entertainment at Würk includes a balance of live bands and DJs. Effective immediately, the venue will program indie rock bands and DJs to perform from 8pm to midnight. After midnight, electronic dance music will take over as the late night crowd begins to ramp up. “We are trying to bring a downtown San Francisco nightclub experience to downtown Reno,” said Van Duyn. “We are filling a void in downtown Reno that hasn’t existed before.” 12 www.renopassport.com

Würk had a soft opening in May, and the word is getting out. The management team invites third party event promoters/producers to do a walkthrough of the new venue to get a sense of the stage size, sound quality and capacity of the venue. For booking information or other questions, contact Würk via email at wurkgroup@gmail.com. RP Tip: Visit Würk on Facebook to view upcoming events, concert and shows. Keep your eye out for their July talent bookings that are certain to impress. Text by Steve White Photos by Chris Briganti

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The Alley 906 Victorian Ave.Sparks | 775.358.9991 | www.thealleysparks.com Night life in the city of Sparks just keeps getting better. Most people know about the Knitting Factory, but just seven minutes away, a whole new venue has opened up in the heart of the Rail City. From the ashes of the former Vixenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Victorian Ave. comes The Alley, but dirty, dingy, and dark are OUT inside these walls. Owners Chapin and Jeremy Abts have taken lifetimes of experience in booking, promotion and bartending and have poured their knowledge and a WHOLE lot of cash into creating a great new destination. Vixenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brushed steel bar and the funky animal print booths remain, but everything else has been renovated, replaced, moved and improved. Upgraded lighting and sound on a whole new stage plus a welldesigned green room show just how much The Alley cares about creating a quality experience not just for the crowd, but for performers as well. The message, Chapin 14 www.renopassport.com

says, is that everyone matters in their bar no rockstar bartenders or snooty bouncers everyone wants to have a good time and they know everyone will. Bartenders are encouraged to experiment and develop their own drinks and specials to serve alongside the generous Happy hour specials. From 3pm-7pm Monday through Friday, you can get $2 domestics, $3 micros, imports and wells, $4 call drinks, and a house favorite, $5 vodka and Red Bull. The drinks are just the beginning- the Alley is looking to help the Truckee Meadows have a good time without breaking the bank. Concert tickets Continued on pg 16

As a Reno Local, we invite you to stay with us for only $145 per night this summer! Enjoy Happy Hour poolside Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm and our upcoming pool parties on July 18 and August 15. To make your reservation or for more information, please call 800.323.7666. 1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA

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average $10-$12 and can be found a local outlets like Recycled Records or Out of Bounds Board Shop or online at www. inticketing.com. The new attitude, new bathrooms, and new paint are complemented by new ideas from the creative and eager ownership team. You can expect to see The Alley giving plenty of competition to The New Oasis for popular bands, but you will also see lots of original and unique acts from all corners of the musical world. The Alley has a great, easy-to-navigate website, so you can stay informed about all the upcoming shows and fun promotions they have throughThursday they’re hosting free out the week and Farmers’ Market after party can get links to their shows with bands like Larry social networking and His Flask and Hellbound sites as well. The Glory. Their outdoor seating bar is regularly and access to parking make hemmed by a fun, them the perfect summer outgoing staff inchill spot, so be sure to stop cluding Dereck, formerly of Fritz’s, one of in and help them develop some signature the area’s most well-known bartenders. cocktails to go with their signature style. For The Alley, location isn’t everything, but it certainly counts. Starting soon, Wednesdays Text by Becca Donato will be guest bartender nights, and every Photos by Court Leve 16 www.renopassport.com

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS at ACES BALLPARK

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION presented by KTVN and KBUL 98.1

Post-game fireworks show Sunday, July 4, 6:35 p.m.

BARBECUE TOOL SETS presented by KRNV

2,500 fans Monday, July 5, 1:05 p.m.

SKATEBOARD DECKS 1,500 fans, 18 and younger Saturday, July 24, 7:05 p.m.

SAINT MARY’S FIREWORKS FRIDAY presented by KOLO 8

Friday, July 16, 7:05 p.m. Friday, July 23, 7:05 p.m. Friday, July 30, 7:05 p.m.

COORS LIGHT THIRSTY THURSDAY™ presented by Lotus Radio and Reno News & Review

$2 Coors beer specials until the 5th inning Thursday, July 15, 7:05 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 7:05 p.m.

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Reno is n w o Art Text by Nicole Seaton

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July in Reno means Artown, and this summer month has become virtually synonymous with the annual warm-weather festival in which art literally fills the streets of downtown Reno in an exuberant and colorful display of creativity. In July, puppets parade the streets and painters make the sky just a shade more cerulean. Artown is entering its 15th year, and what started as a small, downtown festival has, over time, attracted more than 1.5 million visitors to Reno, bringing a renewed interest in downtown revitalization and an increased awareness of art in Northern Nevada. Artown is a giant celebration of the arts that lasts the entire month of July. With nearly 400 events and every artistic discipline imaginable, Artown is fully accessible to everyone in the community. The majority of Artown performances are free for the public, and with arts funding being cut in schools, the free cultural performances fill a much-needed gap in the artistic education of Reno’s youth. Although Artown is a month-long celebration of art in Reno, it works with other local arts organizations year-round to put them on the playing field with some of the best artists in the world, all while promoting and supporting local art projects. In addition to showcasing local artists, internationally-renowned performers, such as Joan Baez and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, are brought in to mix with the Battle Born talent. The kind of big-name acts that would normally be found in major metropolitan cultural areas are brought to Reno to help celebrate a month of art. “There is one word to describe Artown,” says the organization’s Executive Director, Beth McMillan. “It would be collaboration. Art is the end result of what is created…it’s collaboration with sponsors, collaboration with other arts organizations.”

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According to McMillan, 93% of the art in Artown is local. Despite a number that indicates a clear majority of Reno art represented in a Reno art festival, there is an undercurrent of grumbling in the local artistic community about “out-of-towners” and high-profile acts that come to town and overshadow the small, vibrant independent art scene. McMillan concedes that convincing local artists that Artown wants them to participate is one of the organization’s biggest challenges; indeed, Artown wouldn’t be able to carry its name were it not for local artists. “There’s been a couple of obstacles,” says McMillan. “One obstacle is really working with the local arts community to show and to prove that we’re in it for their best interest- this is not just about big art. Artown would not exist without the local arts community.” To dispel a common myth about Artown, artists do not have to pay to take part in the celebration. True, an artist must fill out an application months before the event, but Artown staff is happy to take the time to walk artists through the harrowing process of the exhibition process, from writing a press release to the actual display of the artwork. While the artists are encouraged to promote their own exhibit or performance, Artown does the marketing for them so that they can show up and do what they do best: paint, dance, draw, sculpt or sing. Every artistic medium is represented, and artists have the opportunity to showcase their work. Artown is a nonprofit organization that receives government funding and support on local, statewide and federal levels. Artown 20 www.renopassport.com

attributes its continued success to the foundations, corporations and individuals that help fund the event every year. This month, a new program called “Give 3 to Keep Art Free” is reaching out to the public. This innovative program is designed to ask individuals for less than $5 to contribute to Artown’s expansive public art programs. This year, highlights of Artown include the Hudson Vagabond Puppets, Sierra Nevada Ballet, Pops on the River and Diavolo with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. This last act is particularly indicative of the inclusiveness that Artown wishes to foster through art: Diavolo, a dance troupe founded in LA, is collaborating with the talent of the Reno Philharmonic. The stark juxtaposition of surreal modern dance with a classical orchestra highlights the fusion of two very different artistic mediums. “Coming to downtown Reno is a real treat,” affirms McMillan. “People come downtown once, and they see that coming into the park to watch an Artown performance is as easy as walking down the street.” She pauses reflectively. “Can you imagine July without Artown? Twenty years ago, there was no Artown. It was just July. That’s what makes Reno so great. We have July. We have Artown. It really is a treasure”. For more information on Artown and for a full calendar listing of events, visit www. renoisartown.com/ or call 775.322.1538.

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artown after dark Artown After Dark is a music and art series that occurs throughout the month of July as part of Artown. This music and art series takes place well into the evening, after most Artown events have wrapped up, and fea-

tures all local talent, with local bands and DJs paired with local artists to crosspromote the arts and music. The music and art series takes place on the last four Friday nights of July at different venues and at different times around town. 22 www.renopassport.com

Last year, the art and music series was held at West Street Market in conjunction with 100.9 KRZQ. This year, Artown After Dark will rotate to three different venues, providing more opportunities for artists to exhibit their work at locations across town, and is presented with Noisy Planet. As an online music community that helps artists in every corner of the world connect with fans and colleagues, Noisy Planet is dedicated to creatContinued on pg 24

ing the easiest way for independent artists and bands to post and sell music online. Every performing artist and band involved in the Artown After Dark art and music series will get a premium artist package, which includes their dedicated showcase page on Noisy Plant, a personalized URL so that fans can easily find the artist, one album uploaded to iTunes and top retailers, plus 100 guaranteed spins on internet radio. Bands and artists will also get a supply of personalized 4”x6” postcards that can be handed out at work, school, or at gigs to help promote the artists’ presence on Noisy Planet.

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For more information about the Artown After Dark series, you can visit http:// renopassport.com or http://noisyplanet.net. Text by Steve White Photos by Kiley Howard

Photo Caption: Artists Bazar One and Clay Chollar paint live at Art Exposed, a monthly music and art series presented by Reno Passport Magazine.

Local Scene Builder Tom Gordon

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Your idea of fun probably doesn’t include spending long hours in a dimly lit room of a recording studio; but in the case of Tom Gordon, it’s his passion and his life.

father ran the lights at the Harrah’s showroom for 39 years. In high school, he inherited a used reel-to-reel tape recorder, which he used to record his audition tapes.

“I’ve tried having relationships, but they just don’t work for me,” he admits. That’s probably because Tom spends endless hours on a daily basis in the recording studio, meticulously working on his many projects, leaving little time for much else. Born and raised in Reno, Tom was part of the first class of graduates from McQueen High School. Growing up, he was no stranger to production equipment; his

On a percussion scholarship, Tom attended the University of Southern California, where he graduated with a BS in Recording. After college, Tom moved back to Reno and scored a gig at Grannies Recording Studio (now Sierra Sonics), where he worked as a staff engineer for more than four years and as head engineer for two years. During this time, Tom worked with great national acts such as Ozzy

Osbourne, Willy Nelson, The Beach Boys, Dr. Dre (he recorded The Chronic under Tom) and many more. In 1998, Tom ventured on his own and started Inspired Amateur Productions. Soon after, he struck a deal with a local studio and helped open the Imirage Sound Lab, where he currently works. Besides his experience with national recording artists, Tom has also worked with just about with every musician in town; he worked with bands such as Soljibe, Drinking With Clowns, Keyser Soze, Kate Cotter, Cranium and many others. He has even helped create over 200 demo CDs for local artists. Tom uses his knowledge and experience not only to record albums but to also teach the public about the recording arts. In 2004, he began the Imirage Sound Lab Recording Arts Workshop, where he offers a variety of classes on recording. He also teaches classes at the University of Nevada Reno and is currently working with UNR to create a Recording Arts program. As a strong supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, last year

Tom helped put together the “Hope for the Holidays” CD, which is a compilation of holiday songs performed by artists such Weezer, Collective Soul, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Mike Love of the Beach Boys. “I called in every favor I could for this cause” says Tom. Tom’s passion for music and recording has immensely influenced the music scene in Reno. His tremendous knowledge and experience in the industry is a real asset to our music community and opens doors to musicians to reach their ultimate creative goals. He offers his expertise for recording projects anywhere from pre-production all the way to mastering of the album, and the quality of the product is almost compared to none in our area. RP Tip: To find out more about Tom Gordon and his work, visit http://inspiredamateur.com or email him at tom@inspired-amateur.com. To find out more about the JRFD Holiday CD, visit http://holidayhope.net. Text by Baldo Bobadilla Photos by David Calvert www.renopassport.com 27

RP’s Picks of the month July 1

Poor Man’s Whiskey

March 4th Tiempo Libre

Sands Pool Party

July 2

Hookah Stew

Wingfield Park

Nathan McEuen

The Great Escape

July 8

The Wailers

July 10

John Ascuaga’s Nugget

July 15

Infected Mushroom

Grand Sierra Resort

Knitting Factory

July 9

Jellybread Grooversession

ARTOWN AFTER DARK Feat: Drinking With Clowns, DJ Femur Art by: Kendall Knowells Würk

J Tonal Ruff Hauser Stephan Jacobs

The Underground 28 www.renopassport.com

Cantina Los 3 Hombres, Sparks

July 16

FEATHERS AND LEATHERS Syd Gris Coop Da Loop DJ Boggan R and V Bee Low The Beach

ARTOWN AFTER DARK Feat: Big Remote Art by: Gilbert Leiker Biggest Little City Club

Izabella Five Eyed Hand

July 23

ARTOWN AFTER DARK Feat: Micah J and DJ Coop Da Loop Art by: Bazar One The Waterfall

July 27 Game

The Underground

Knitting Factory

July 17

July 30

White Party TEN99

The Iron Maidens Knitting Factory

July 22

ARTOWN AFTER DARK Feat: Jellybread Art by: The Underbelly Würk

Pepper

Knitting Factory

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for more concerts and events going on this month

Infiniti Clothing Fashion Comes Full Circle When I first met Tammi Wright, I was immediately drawn to her, for when I met her, she gave me a hug immediately. I like huggers. What I didn’t realize at the time was the fact that I had met someone unique to the community, someone who has the passion for sustainability and green living and is using fashion as a means to accomplish a much greater goal. Wright owns a clothing line called Infiniti, where she creates apparel that expresses the idea of simplicity and versatility though it is intricately constructed and designed. Her clothes breathe on the body, creating comfort and flow, and one can creatively interact with the clothing by using one garment in an array of different ways. A shirt can be transformed into a dress or a skirt. One can wear a vest and attach a gracefully constructed hoodie that also provides a delicate necklace. It is unlike any clothing line I have seen before. 30 www.renopassport.com

Infiniti clothing, as Wright describes, came to her the first time she was on the playa at Burning Man. The creation and inspiration she witnessed sparked a passion and interest in making clothes for festivals. That soon evolved into a sophisticated and interesting concept for everyday fashion. She took a trip to Bali, where she connected with families and began working with them to collaboratively develop the line. Wright still works with these same families, helping support them as they work together on Infiniti. The name “Infiniti” comes from Wright’s belief in living in the “now,” for when this is accomplished, one has access to infinite time. Wright’s ultimate goal is to create an eco-conscious and sustainable community where she can use profits from the line to help with her primary passion of green volunteer work. Wright is an active participant and one of the Continued on pg 32

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front-runners of the green movement in the Reno area. She hopes to work with local artists to provide designs to print on the clothing as well as incorporating a shared profit system with local green companies. There is also the element of individuality of the Infiniti line, as Wright enjoys customizing each piece, allowing each client to choose from a variety of designs to screen print onto the clothing. Interested in purchasing and customizing your own Infiniti outfit? Wright sees clients by appointment only in order to truly give one a completely unique design. Her contact information and more clothing examples can be found at www.infinitiwear.com.

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Infiniti seems to be the start of something much bigger for Reno: the beginning of what could be an entire movement supporting environmentally sound living in the biggest little city. What will Wright do next? The possibilities are infinite. Text by Kate Long

Kelley Athletic Company 4056 Kietzke Ln. | Reno | 775.828.0600 | http://Nevada.KelleyUSA.com Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm When 15-year-old baseball player Cole Ferren picks up a Kelley baseball glove, he notices the dense and soft feel of the leather and how it forms nicely to his hand. Ferren is comfortable with the feel, and that’s why he’s purchased Kelley Athletic Co. gloves for three years. “It breaks in really quickly, and it stays in the shape you want for a really long time,” said Ferren, who has two infielder’s gloves and a first baseman’s glove from Kelley. “I’ve had mine for two or three years, and it’s still in the same shape since I bought it.” That’s just one description from one of Stew Colton’s customers. Colton, a former baseball coach at Reno High and the University of Nevada, opened up the 1,400-square-

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foot Kelley store in Reno three years ago. He started as a sales rep in 1997 for Kelley and has been providing local youth and adults with baseball and softball gear ranging from bats and gloves to uniforms. “It’s everything you would need for baseball or softball,” Colton said. “Bats, gloves, batting gloves, catcher’s gear, travel bags, belts, socks, helmets, you name it. That’s kind of the niche were in for kids of all ages in little league and up to college.” In addition, the store also has an indoor batting cage with full instruction, which is a nice resource for practice when the unpredictable northern Nevada weather strikes. The facility has three pitching machines, fitted for both baseball and softball, costing

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$35 for half an hour and $45 for an hour. The facility also offers instruction from former professionals Todd Coburn, Bob Ayrault, Juan Thomas, Brent Kordel and Dan Serafini. To train with those professionals costs $40 for a half-hour and $60 for an hour. Kelley also has a program where customers can purchase its Infuego bat, then trade it in for a new bat for $100 within 12 months. Colton said some kids buy bats fit for Babe Ruth league, then trade it in within a year as they grow and get stronger or switch to a different league. With bats costing upwards of $350, the savings can be monumental. Colton said no other bat retailer has a trade-in program. Colton also sponsors the Kelley Showcase, an all-star baseball game for senior high

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school baseball players in northern and southern Nevada. The event is in its 13th year and gathers college and pro scouts to view the local talent in the area. If not for this, some kids might not get any recognition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought if I kept putting on the showcase, it would become more known and more known and help some kids out,â&#x20AC;? said Colton, who provides all equipment for the players. Text by Scott Oxarart Photos by David Calvert

Local Artist Profile Aisya Loudon Imagine Aisya (pronounced Asia) Loudon at six years old. Her mother was a 22 year old “80’s rocker” living in Reno doing what every other parent should have been doing by watching Bob Ross and spending some quality time developing her child’s creativity. And while Bob spoke in his mellow tones, Loudon explored a simple pleasure in colors and shapes. Not long ago, Loudon was laid off from her job in real estate. It should come as no surprise, really, seeing how the economy hasn’t seen much of rainbows or puppy dogs lately. But Loudon didn’t jump in line behind the rest of the realtors to buy balloons and chocolates so as to tickle their sorrows with empty calories and inflatable rubber. Instead, Loudon bought some acrylic paint, some canvas, and maybe a bottle 38 www.renopassport.com

of wine. She did what made her happy: she painted. She pushed colors around on a canvas until it gave her a sense of satisfaction—the kind of satisfaction that can only come from being unemployed. It’s the knowledge that the last eight hours were meant for you and you alone, and you spent it being productive, rather than cracking a beer before noon and nodding off with a bag of thawed out frozen blueberries on your tummy. Fortunately for Loudon, her friends started buying her works, which inevitably led to selling them on a wider scale. Her unpretentious yet elegant paintings are vibrant and pleasing to the eye. They don’t require much from the audience beyond a plain “I like it.” And, thus following, should you behold something which in your mind’s eye that disContinued on pg 40

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plays a destiny for the blank space in the hallway or the bedroom (or your business), you’ll find that her prices are refreshingly affordable. Loudon’s website (http://ArtByAisya. com) was designed by her husband, Dawson, a former Seattle resident and now owner of Sapphire Web Solutions. If this site is unavailable, please visit her other website (http://art.aisyaloudon.com) and peruse her gallery or commission a piece. The furniture section brandishes a fine desk for a young Patriots fan—an example of Loudon’s versatility and willingness to use her talents to please everyone. For the time being, Loudon hopes to find the security in life necessary to start a family and to continue doing what makes her happy. You’re likely to see her work incorporated into various events around town, such as The Live Paint on the wine walk, The NadaDada Motel, and Old Bridge Pub. Keep abreast of news on her website as her schedule takes on new life. Text by Hunter Blackburn Photos provided by artist 40 www.renopassport.com

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calendar of events

Visit www.renopassport.com for additional events.

July 1 – 4

20th Annual High Sierra Music Festival High Sierra Music Festival has built a very strong sense of community and created annual traditions among festival-goers and music lovers. The lineup includes Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, Ozomatli, Femi Kuti and Positive Force, Railroad Earth, Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer, Dr. Dog, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and many more. For ticketing and the full artist lineup visit www.highsierramusic.com.

July 9, 10, 16, 17

Bohemian Burlesque presents: Circus Extravaganza! 8pm at The Great Escape Tickets 15$ advance at Melting Pot or Prism Magic, 20$ at the door.

July 9, 16, 23 and 30

Artown After Dark Series A music and art series occurring throughout the month of July as part of Artown.

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July 9 – Artown After Dark (Week 1) Local Artist: Kendall Knowles Band: Drinking with Clowns Location: 10pm at Wurk (214 W. Commercial Row) Late Night DJs: DJ Boggan and DJ FEMUR

July 16 – Artown After Dark (Week 2) Local Artist: Gilbert Leiker Band: Big Remote Location: 10pm at Biggest Little City Club (188 California Ave)

July 23 – Artown After Dark (Week 3) Local Artist: Live Painting by Bazar One DJs: micah j (Lake Tahoe) and DJ Coop Da Loop Location: 10pm at The Waterfall (134 W. Second St.)

July 30 – Artown After Dark (Week 4) Local Artists: The Underbelly Project Band: Jelly Bread Location: 9pm at Wurk (214 W. Commercial Row) Late Night DJs: The Postmon and special guest For event details visit www.renopassport.com

July 16

Second Annual Feathers and Leather Party Presented by Reno Passport and The Beach, Ft: Syd Gris (Opulent Temple/Opel Productions, SF), Coop Da Loop (Surly Camp/Reno), DJ Boggan (Reno), R and V (Reno) and BeeLow (Reno) Music starts at 9pm, $10 Presale Tickets at Melting Pot, Prism Magic and Recycled Records. $15 at the Door. The Beach at the Grand Sierra Resort 2500 E. Second St. Reno www.grandsierraresort.com

July 17

Golden Gate Dream Mutant Vehicle Fundraiser To raise funds for the maintenance and upkeep of the Golden Gate Dream Mutant Vehicle. White Playa attire strongly encourage. 10pm at Ten99 Club 1099 S. Virginia St.

July 18

Music in the Meadows Izabella, Groove Session, Jelly Bread, Adient Zoo, Foothill Road

$12 Presales/$15 Door/ Children12 and Under Free www.musicinthemeadows.com

July 29

Midtown Nights Thursday evening, 5-9p.m. Experience an evening of artshows, free music and nightlife. See unique merchants, interactive art, and galleries with upcoming local artists. South of Downtown along Virgina and Center Streets. The artwalk begins at Amendment 21, Junkee Clothing, or Nevada Fine Arts. For details visit www.midtownartsproject.com

July 30

Reno’s Got Talent Cash prize for 1st place and gift cards for 2nd and 3rd place. Begins at 9pm. Drink specials begin at 10pm: $0.99 cocktails, shots, select drafts and wine. Sign up at the Little Wal before the event and receive a free drink. Event Hosted at the Little Waldorf Saloon, 1661 N. Virginia St., 775.337.9255

July 31

Wurk Presents: World Renown House Music Legend, Doc Martin, with Sublevel Live Ft. Lillia on Vocals, Frenz (live pa set), The Mener, Sean Murray, The Rhino, R and V $10 Presale Tickets at the Melting Pot at Wurk – 214 Commercial Row Save Sarah Fundraiser Become a Fan of Wurk on Facebook

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