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10 ART MUSIC CULTURE & COMMUNITY 19 BEAUTY 23 BRITS 'N' PIECES COVER STORY 24 Two Decades of Melting pot ESSAY 37 L. Martina Young EVENT 38 House of Genius FEATURE 42 Sierra Arts' Arts Alternatives Program 50 FREESTYLE 59 HEALTH TIPS

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Editor/Publisher Oliver X Art Director Chris Meredith Contributing Designers Courtney Meredith

Design Associate Katrina Stewart

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Asphalt Socialites - Forever and WhateverÉ

Asphalt Socialite’s 2015 release is a slick and elegant call-back to the days of teased hair, big empty rooms full of smoke and lasers and mirrors; when everyone was cooler than you and when black and white ensembles were de rigueur. In this day of generic rock, screaming and crooning, songs like “Love Cures Fear” and “Part II of III” stand out as epic articulations. This album should be on the radio everywhere. Everybody complains and wishes there were still bands around like Bauhaus, and The Cure, and Love and Rockets.

Well, there still are. Get connected to the band at asphaltsocialites.com

Giant Fighting Robots - VS. The World, Vol. I: Where the F@$K is Earth

Representing the club side of the Reno music scene and weighing in at 145 lbs. soaking wet is Giant Fighting Robots’ first fully produced EP. This is dance music that could be your theme music.

It’s epic and laser-y. It’s sexy and dangerous. “11:57” is brooding and groovy; “We Are” is anthemic and “Planet Jackers” is what legends hear when they’re chewing bubble gum. These are not some ‘beatz’ that tweaker down at the convenience store is trying to sell you at 2am on a home-burned CD. These are locally handcrafted artisanal songs, created for the technological instrument. Listen to the EP and more at soundcloud.com/giantfightingrobots

Athena McIntyre - About A Gurl

As a dedicated veteran Reno troubadour, McIntyre is no stranger to holding attention with her powerful voice, vibrant storytelling and guitar skills. This full-length album is a showcase of her best and most polished works over the past few years. It is has a cohesive center within the various descriptions of ‘a gurl’, describing relationships, personal struggles, self-doubt and the search for personal truth, social commentary and observation. While simply produced, it challenges suppositions at every turn. There is both a sense of finding growth through reflection and being present in every moment, whether it be happy or heartbreaking. Head over to athenamcintyremusic.com to learn more about this gurl.

Red Mercury - 'Til Morning

With a second posthumous release, the demise of Red Mercury is beginning to seem somewhat dubious. That inconsistency aside, ‘Til Morning is a remarkable production, moving away from the concept album and into more experimental instrumental interludes.

Overall, it’s as if Tom Waits went on a bender with a bunch of schizophrenic British glam stars and wrote an epic prog rock album. Jumping from swing to metal to folk, rinse and repeat, it keeps you on your toes. There is a consistency though, a common thread throughout the synthesizers and acoustic guitars that lends the frenetic album stability and grace. Set course over to redmercury. bandcamp.com/album/til-morning

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A PROBABILITY OF WORDS Text Thomas Lloyd Qualls Photo Johnstone Studios

YOU BELONG HERE. We all want to belong. It’s one of the most fundamental human needs. To connect. To fit in. To be a part of something. Through most of human history, this belonging has meant being part of a people, a culture. Whether we were Irish or Italian or Indian, we inherited ideas about who we were and where we belonged in the world.

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Belonging also meant being a part of a landscape and having a well-defined sense of place.

The Irish could not parse themselves from their rock walls, their peat fires, or their lush green environments any more than the Native Americans could separate themselves from the rivers, the forests, or the buffalo. These things were part of them, every bit as much as the blood in their veins, the air in their lungs.

But things have changed. To travel any appreciable distance from one’s home was once considered an epic adventure. Though today, technological evolution has allowed us not only to travel to remote parts of the world, but to do it easily and often. Our work alone may relocate us several times in our lives, often to other countries.

While we have gained much with this mobility, we have also lost much. Including our innate sense of place. To be sure, there are positive aspects to this. Like the disappearance of cultural barriers. But our cultural identities are not easily divisible from our natural environment, and along the way we’ve unwittingly sacrificed the innate sense of stewardship that comes with being culturally connected to the land.

I was not born in the Sierras. And yet, they have become enmeshed in my identity. Just like Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River, or the Black Rock Desert. But not everyone shares this same attachment. Not anymore. Somehow, our mobile society has abandoned its ability – or at least its tendency – to put down roots, in favor of a more non-committal relationship with our environment.

In defense of modern technology, I confess there are other reasons for this disconnect.

Cultural anthropologists tell us that this phenomenon did not begin with trains or cars or airplanes, but with the written word itself.

That’s right, ironically, writing shares some of the blame. In oral cultures, studies show, there is a seamless connection between a tree, the word for a tree, and the relationship of the people to the tree.

Once we create a written word to refer to the tree, the word starts to take the place of the tree, and the disconnect begins. Before we know it, we are polluting the rivers and the land and not understanding what dumping waste into the ocean could possibly have to do with us. We forget one of the lessons of Camelot: The king and the land are one.

This may seem like hyperbole. It is not. There are other factors, of course, televisions, iPads, and air conditioning, to name a few. When

was the last time you took a book out into your backyard to read? When was the last time you went barefoot in the grass? When did you last just sit on a rock and look at the mountains, or the river, or the sky? (Without your phone.)

As little as ten years ago we were not so leashed to the imaginary world playing out on our smartphones that we couldn’t have a conversation over dinner. Sadly, our Facebook pages now hold the sense of place for us that once belong to the natural world.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. And though it is a slightly warmer place than it used to be, the real world still exists. And so do the people in it. Otherwise known as your community.

And I do not mean your Twitter followers. I mean those that live in the same real world environment as you. Those who share the same water, rocks, and air. The same affection for your surroundings.

This is a big conversation. And I’ve only just dipped my toe into the water. I’m going to wade a little deeper into the river and turn over some more rocks before I'm finished with it.

And I want you to do the same. And when you do, I want you to talk to me about your sense of place. About all the big and little things that are important to you in our landscape. After all, in this conversation, as in countless other ways, we belong together.

To be continued…

Thomas Lloyd Qualls is a writer, a condition that is apparently incurable. He manages his condition, in part, by regular contributions to Reno Tahoe Tonight Magazine, and to the borderless tribe known as Rebelle Society. He's also a novelist, a painter, and through his law practice – a sometimes salvager of troubled lives.

You can check out his books, poetry, paintings, and other stuff on his website. www.tlqonline.com. Or at any of the growing number of social media profiles there are to choose from these days. Feel free to visit whenever you like. Or just invite him out for coffee or beer. He loves a good conversation. (And he means what he says when he invites you to connect.) © 2016 thomas lloyd qualls

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ART MUSIC CULTURE & COMMUNITY Text compiled by Oliver X Spring is here, and with the warmer weather comes more outdoor adventure opportunities and activities. Some of the raddest live events, national acts and comics are coming to northern Nevada throughout the month of April. Here's our picks for the best of the best in art, music and culture this month.

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THE BOYS OF SUMMER (Eagles Tribute) launch 16-week "Petty vs. Eagles: A Musical Shootout" @ Harrah's Reno

Reno gets to experience the music of two of the greatest rock bands of the modern era – the Eagles (and) Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers – with the debut of "Petty vs.

Eagles: A Musical Shootout," appearing in the iconic Sammy's Showroom at Harrah's Reno.

The Boys of Summer perform music by Eagles; The Petty Breakers do likewise for the music of Tom Petty. The sixteen-week residency takes place every weekend through July 2. 219 N. Center Dr., Reno. Showtime is 8 pm. Tickets $27. (General Admission), $37. (VIP), available through Ticketmaster, purchasable here. "(We) perform for 21 minutes, then the Petty Breakers play for 21 minutes...then us again, then them again.. and then, both bands appear onstage for an Eagles/Petty mash-up," explains Boys of Summer

drummer, Jimmy Williamson. "The Beatles vs.

The Stones (tribute bands) did this before (at Harrah's Reno in Sammy's Showroom) and it was hugely successful.

Each group will be performing snippets of songs (during both 21-minute sets), so we've both had to alter our normal sets to fit this special format.

It'll be non-stop excitement for the audiences, that's for sure!", concludes Williamson. Since Glenn Frey's Passing, Interest in the Eagles Has Never Been Higher. Interest in the Eagles – one of the biggest, most successful bands in the world during their '70's/'80's heyday, who have now been discovered and embraced by new generations of younger music fans – has recently skyrocketed with the passing of original Eagles member and principal songwriter, Glenn Frey. The Boys of Summer plan to address Frey's passing with a special tribute to him during all their shows.

"Glenn meant so much to all of us. He shaped us into the musicians that we are today," states Boys of Summer drummer, Jimmy Williamson. "Don Henley said, 'it will be up to Glenn to decide when to call it quits. We will see what happens.'

Personally, I would think that Glenn looking down on all the Eagles fans and tribute bands, would be honored at all of this. We will continue on with a heavy heart, spreading the legacy and love he left behind. Every show will be done in his remembrance," concludes Williamson.

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Squaw Valley Institute Presents the Return of BEST SELLING AUTHOR STEVEN KOTLER at The Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley.

Back by popular demand, The Squaw Valley Institute presents best selling author Steven Kotler at the Resort at Squaw Creek on April 2, 2016 at 6:30PM. Kotler’s presentation features insights and theories presented in his and coauthor Peter H. Diamandis’ new book Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World. It all started with a question: ‘What does it really take to change the world?’ BOLD is about the ‘art of impact’ the idea that everything around us was made up by people that are no smarter than 10 Reno Tahoe Tonight

you. That you can change and influence things and generate ideas and new technologies that can change the world. Kotler and co-author Diamandis assert that you don’t have to be a technologist to play the game. These ideas and ways of successful thinking can be learned. The book details how accelerating technology, the power of the crowd and an appetite for flow are the holy trinity of success. This keynote examines how individuals and organizations can level up their game like never before.

Part one of the book explores the exponential technology available to entrepreneurs today and how ideas like 3-D printing are changing the global landscape for businesses. Part two talks about the mind-set of the exponential entrepreneur and shares learning from other successful business minds. Kotler explains how a shift in mindset can increase performance and ignite passion.

The primary concept is that the world’s biggest problems are the world’s biggest business opportunities and we must train our minds to focus on this way of thinking. Part three relates to crowd sourcing, crowd funding and incentive competitions as a way to financially succeed with your entrepreneurial ideas. Kotler closes his presentation with five tangible steps for applying these theories and ideas to your own life and business. Kotler and Diamandis consider this book an action plan, a playbook and a manual for how to go big, create wealth and impact the world and President Bill Clinton called it a “visionary roadmap for change”. BOLD is the culmination of 300 hours of interviews with CEOs, entrepreneurs and investors, 15 years of research into human performance, 5000 hours of meta-analysis and 25 years of leading edge entrepreneurship and has spent many weeks atop both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. Kotler’s previous book, The Rise of Superman, was one of the most talked about books in 2013 and the first book in history to land on national bestseller lists in the sports, science, and business categories simultaneously.

all across the globe) and an environmental advocate (collecting scientific data for climate change scientists and teaching environmental stewardship). Stoup kicks things off as he shares the challenges, achievements, and lessons of his adventures.

Doors open at 5:30PM, and the presentation begins promptly at 6:30PM. Tickets to attend are $25 for adults, $10 for students and as part of their annual membership, SVI members are admitted at no charge. SVI Memberships may be purchased anytime online or at the event entrance. Seating is limited, early reservations are strongly encouraged. The Resort at Squaw Creek is located at 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146. Visit squawvalleyinstitute.org to purchase tickets.

The Squaw Valley Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the community through inspirational programming celebrating the arts, wellness, education and adventure. The goal is to enrich our mountain culture and inspire uncommon conversations to effect innovative and authentic change for a stronger future. For information about how to become an SVI member, upcoming SVI programming, and event tickets visit squawvalleyinstitute.org.

The evening features a motivational and inspirational opening presentation by polar explorer Doug Stoup on the science of flow state in business and adventure sports. Stoup is widely known as a polar pioneer and ski adventurer (having skied to both the North and South Poles more than anyone on the planet), an expedition guide (leading life-changing adventures Reno Tahoe Tonight 11

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DOWNTOWN DANCE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS EVINCE. Pioneer Underground Saturday April 2, 2pm & Sunday April 3, 5pm

24 HOUR BOARDGAME MARATHON

Omega Delta Sigma is proud to announce a fundraiser event to help raise money for the Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center here in Reno, Nevada. Starting from April 2 at 8AM, the twenty-four hour marathon will last until April 3rd, 8AM. This year the event will be held at Knockouts Lounge located at 551 East Moana Lane, Reno NV 89502 (where the original Pinocchio’s was located).

The event will consist of a boardgame marathon where all proceeds will be donated for assisting veterans and the community. The owners of Knockouts Bar & Grill will donate 20% of any meal purchased during the marathon towards the fundraiser. Since 2011, the Nevada Omega Delta Sigma co-ed military veterans’ fraternal chapter has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of veterans and their families. We are proud to present a 24 hour marathon in dedication to our community by offering sponsorship (with the help of players) to the Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center.

Contestants will be able to win prizes, including a grand prize of a Custom Built Motorized Bicycle! Food and drinks will be provided at the day of the event. There is no RSVP needed.

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Omega Delta Sigma is a nationally recognized veteran and military fraternity with a Nevada Alpha chapter located in Reno, Nevada. A Non-profit Veterans Organization that is incorporated in Pennsylvania and tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(19), ODS seeks membership from students who are veterans, Guard/Reserve, or Active duty that are currently attending UNR and/or TMCC. For any information regarding the marathon, please contact our team at vp.nva@omegadeltasigma.com

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WINNER OF LAST COMIC STANDING, FELIPE ESPARZA HEADLINES RENO TAHOE COMEDY. Thursday, Friday and Saturday: April 7, 8 and 9th 2016.

After 16 years of stand-up comedy, various television appearances and two movies, Felipe walked away with the title prize on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. Felipe starred in and produced his first one-hour special, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You“, for Showtime..” Felipe’s other television appearances include TruTV’s “World’s Dumbest…”, “Comics Unleashed”, Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”, and “Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at the El Rey”, Showtime’s “Comics Without Borders”, TBS’s “Lopez Tonight”, and Galavisión’s first English speaking show, “Que Locos” (which spurred the careers of both George Lopez and Gabriel Iglesias). Felipe is a product of the streets of the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles and much of his material is the result of trying to find the humor in the struggles of everyday life. “Over the years I’ve noticed so many changes in all the neighborhoods around me. Gentrification starts to happen and bad neighborhoods start to become good but I like to show the other side of it: The guy who hasn’t changed and probably never will. I have a joke that kind of shows that. It starts off, ‘I know I’m not a tough guy, but I’m pretty sure I can beat up everyone who shops at Trader Joe’s. Felipe Esparza is best known for his raw, real-life comedy that audiences everywhere can relate to. With his signature wild hair, and his often-imitated phrase, “what’s up, fool?”, he has been associated with his good friend Gabriel

Iglesias, who often recounts (and imitates) his experiences with Felipe in his act. Get in early for Thank You Thursdays as Drew Shafer hosts our podcast starting at 7:00pm and all tickets are just $10! Reno Tahoe Comedy offers a full bar with no drink minimum and nightly drink specials in a beautiful, smoke free theater setting.

Event: Reno Tahoe Comedy Location: Pioneer Underground, 100 South Virginia St., Reno, NV Dates: Thursday, Friday and Saturday: April 7, 8 and 9th 2016 | All Felipe shows R-Rated | SPECIAL EVENT Times: Thursday – Doors at 6:45pm / Show at 8:00pm Cost: $12 in advance, $15 the day of the show (Fees may apply) - Friday – Doors at 8:00pm / Show at 9:00pm - Saturday – Doors at 5:30pm / Show at 6:30pm - Saturday – Doors at 8:30pm / Show at 9:30pm Cost: $16 in advance, $19 the day of the show (Fees may apply) Ticket Information: RenoTahoeComedy.com or (775) 322-5233 (LAFF) PioneerCenter.com Info: 775-322-5233.

Purchase tickets: 866-553-6605.

Pioneer Box Office 11am-6pm M-F Service fees may apply.

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FUNDRAISER FOR MADDIE Thursday, April 14th at the Eldorado Resort Casino, NoVi Loung. Donations Accepted

"DEATHTRAP" at BR KA THEATRE A Murder Mystery So Wickedly Good, It's To Die For! Written by Ira Levin Directed by Michelle Merksamer. APRIL 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 MAY 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 @ 8 PM MATINEES - APRIL 24 & MAY 1 @ 2 PM 2016.

Produced by Special Arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Online Tickets at: brownpapertickets.com/event/2529094

Comedians are subject to change. No refunds. Shows may contain adult content. R-Rated. Suggested age 18 and over. For a complete Reno Tahoe Comedy schedule, go to RenoTahoeComedy.com.

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FREE COMMUNITY EWAST COLLECTION EVENT Saturday, April 16 from 9am to 2pm. 6100 Neil Road (NV Energy)

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ART MUSIC CULTURE & COMMUNITY free, but now ticketed. Award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author of The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, a New York Times and No. 1 international bestselling non-fiction book, Naomi Klein comes to the University of Nevada, Reno Wednesday, April 20, to discuss the connection between global warming and capitalism.

In her critically acclaimed new book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate, Klein argues that the climate debate is clouded by myths that detract from what she views as the real problem: capitalism.

“Naomi Klein’s presentation is the perfect example of how a liberal arts education, through interdisciplinary work, can address the complex problems of today’s world,” Larry Engstrom, interim dean of the University’s College of Liberal Arts, said.

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NAOMI KLEIN Wednesday, April 20 New York Times bestseller to talk about global warming and capitalism April 20; event still

Klein is a member of the board of directors for 350.org, a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. She is a Puffin Foundation Writing Fellow at The Nation Institute and a former Miliband Fellow at the London School of Economics. In 2004, her reporting from Iraq for Harper’s won the James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism. In 2014, she received the International Studies Association’s IPE Outstanding ActivistScholar award, and in 2015, she received the Izzy Award honoring outstanding achievement in independent journalism and media.

This Changes Everything is the 2014 winner of the prestigious Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction. An instant bestseller when published in September 2014, it was named to multiple Best of 2014 lists, including The New York Times 100 Notable Books of

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2014, and was also shortlisted for the 2015 PEN Literary Awards in the nonfiction category. This Changes Everything is being translated into more than 20 languages.

The College of Liberal Arts' Forum for Excellence begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, in Nightingale Concert Hall in the Church Fine Arts Building. The forum is free, but seating is limited, so tickets are required and may be reserved by contacting the Lawlor Events Center Box Office at 775-784-4444. Ticket availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free parking will be available in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex.For questions or more information, contact Katie Suga at 775-682-6014 or at ksuga@unr.edu.

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Chef Clint Jolly Introduces a Series of Culinary Events with Sinfully Indulgent Themes Expect the Unexpected During JOLLY'S SEVEN DEADLY SINS-THEMED GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES

Experience a culinary tour de force unlike anything that Reno has ever seen when Chef Clint Jolly launches “Seven Deadly Sins,” a series of culinary experiences themed around the capital vices: pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. Each of the seven events taking place into early-2017 pays homage to one vice, with menus and entertainment kept strict secret until guests arrive.

“For me, food is all about the experience,” Jolly states. “Finding those great stories and interpreting them through food is my passion. This series will definitely tell the tale of the cardinal sins through cuisine, while providing a memorable experience for each guest. The events will include interesting entertainment, innovative dishes, techniques and even new ways of eating food.”

Food lovers and aficionados can purchase the entire series of seven events at a discounted membership rate, or simply buy individual tickets to each event. However, only members will receive an invite to attend the last event of the series, “Pride.” Membership cost is $500 (a $575 value) and must be purchased by Monday, April 18.

The first of the seven dining experiences, “Lust,” takes place at The Basement on Friday, April 22 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Other events include: Gluttony in June, Greed in July, Sloth in Sept., Wrath in Oct., Envy in Nov. and Pride in Jan. 2017 (members only). For more information and to purchase individual tickets or the membership series, visit clintjolly.com.

About Chef Clint Jolly – Born into the craft, Chef Clint Jolly learned the butcher and culinary trades at a young age. A fourth generation Nevadan, Clint’s fervor for food is furthered by the prevalent agriculture and ranching industries that immediately surround him. Owner of Great Thyme Catering, Clint’s focus is delving into the histories and telling the stories of his clients through food. To learn more, visit clintjolly.com.

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ROCK OF AGES Opens April 26 at the Eldorado Stage through July 24

The five-time Tony-nominated musical “Rock of Ages” will take you back to Hollywood in 1987 where the city’s trademark bar was facing the possibility of being torn down so the city can abandon the sex, drugs and rock-n-roll lifestyle.

“Rock of Ages” opens at the Eldorado Resort Casino on April 26 and runs through July 24.

Tickets are on sale now.

The story follows two of the club’s employees, Drew and Sherrie, who struggle to admit their feelings for each other, and even more so, struggle to find stardom in a city where fame can always be found. Featuring an incredible catalog of rock’s biggest hits like “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “I Want to Know What Love Is” and “The Final Countdown,” this energetic and edgy Broadway smash has turned timeless music into a new classic.

The Daily News calls “Rock of Ages” a “cranked up crowd pleaser” while Time Out New York calls it “rock and comedy in perfect proportion.” Bring the entire family to see “Rock of Ages” at the Eldorado Theatre, April 26 through July 24. Tickets start at just $26.95, children 12 and younger from $19.95 and seniors $24.95. Make a night of the show and receive half-off your entrée at any restaurant inside the Eldorado. For more information on show Reno Tahoe Tonight 15

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Celebrate the Start to Summer Celtic Style at THE RIVERWALK DISTRICT'S TWISTED SHAMROCK, BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS TOUR. Beltane-inspired day benefits local nonprofit hosting 26th Annual Celtic Celebration

Whether you’re of Celtic decent, are interested in traditional Irish and Scottish customs, or just want to have a great time as the nights get longer and temperatures begin to rise, the Riverwalk District’s Twisted Shamrock Beer, Wine and Spirits Tour is the place to celebrate the transition to summer.

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SARA EVANS Friday, April 29.

Over the years, Sara Evans has developed a reputation for delivering thoroughly satisfying albums full of great songs brought to life by her distinctive voice. She has that heart-in-the-throat quality that turned Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn into legends coupled with an edgy, contemporary sensibility that keeps her at the vanguard of today’s successful country performers. Don’t miss Sara Evans live at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m.

Evans has sold nearly six million records and her last four albums have been certified Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum. She’s scored five No. 1 hits, among them “Suds in the Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place to Start,” “No Place That Far” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” the title track off her charttopping 2011 album “Stronger.” She has amassed an impressive collection of awards, including female vocalist from the Academy of Country Music and video of the year from the Country Music Association for her groundbreaking clip “Born to Fly.” Tickets will go on sale now for $39.50 and $59.50 and can be purchased at SilverLegacy.com or by calling 775-325-7401.

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WHAT: Twisted Shamrock Beer, Wine and Spirits Tour WHEN: April 30, 2016, 3 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Riverwalk District TICKETS: Pre-sale $20, At the door $25 West Street Market 148 West St, Reno, NV 89501

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If it was possible, I would sit on my couch and binge watch television from Friday at 5pm to Monday at 5am. My love for that digital screen is only surpassed by my love for my friends. So imagine my pure glee and surprise when Comedy Central’s Tosh.0 aired one of my favorite Reno faces. Marilyn York, Reno’s notorious men’s divorce attorney appeared in, “Daniel Lawyers up with a Feminist's Worst Nightmare.” Nightmare? I think this is a dream come true. Watch the saucy segment here: tosh.cc.com.

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‘FYRE’ and ‘ICE’ are local non-profit teams which compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition.

Comprised of students from various high schools, these students work together for a rigorous six weeks to design, build, program, and test their robots before going to Las Vegas to compete at a national level.

Cheer on these future rocket scientists and learn more at: facebook.com/FYRErobotics.

Toast with taste!

The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) invites you to their Impact Awards on April 8th. Honorees include some of the areas elite named as the Solace Tree Advocates, for which the evening’s proceeds benefit.

Get dressed in sparkles, and strut yourself down to the Silver Legacy for an evening that supports those who support our community: nnvimpactawards.com.

Riverwalk Backs the Pack.

You should too. Grab your Silver and Blue garb and get downtown on April 16th for the monthly Riverwalk Merchants Association Wine Walk. Buy a wine glass full of Wolf Pack pride as you tour and pour at over twenty local businesses.

Learn more about how the Riverwalk is supporting our local students: renoriver.org.

LAST PIECE OF ADVICE <<<< Ahhh, that new bridge smell.

If you follow me on Instagram [downtowndarling775] you have seen the new Virginia Street Bridge evolve from the rubble of Reno’s infamous divorce bridge,

into the modern and sleek archway. If you missed the progress, don’t miss the big reveal. On April 12th, Mayor Hillary Schieve and the City Council pave the way for all pedestrians when they cut the ribbon for the roadway.

Britton Griffith-Douglass is busier than a superhero. As the President of the Riverwalk Merchants Association, and a board member of the Reno Alliance for Downtown and Advisory Board member of Volunteers of America, she is helping to reshape Reno from the ground up. The VP of Operations for her family business, Reno Engineering Corporation, Britton helped found Startup Row and has her fingers on the pulse of new business, development, and Reno's bright future as Downtown's Darling.

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COVER STORY Text Oliver X Cover and Model Photos Frank Haxton Digiman Studio Showroom, Pipe Room & Spiritual Room Phxotos Sabrina Hallgren and Michael Polanski Exterior shot of Melting Pot Sabrina Hallgren Models Monique Baron, Mason Needham and Sabrina Hallgren

COVER PHOTO Eric Baron: Phoenix Rising vest and pants Shirt by Psylo Hat by Head'n Home Handmade Hats Monique Baron: Infinity Now vest Hat by American Hat Makers Pants and belt JENTRIBE Jewelry and accessories by The Melting Pot

Northern Nevada's premier counterculture retail destination, The Melting Pot World Emporium turns twenty this month. The success and longevity of the popular Midtown store is a testament to the vision owners Monique and Eric Baron share about community and culture.

Anyone who has walked through their doors can feel the energy and humming vitality in a store brimming with local and international clothing designs, popular brands, costumes, handmade jewelry and precious gem settings, textiles,

accessories, novelty items, incense, oils and aroma therapies, spiritual books and products, a well-stocked pipe room and a ton of one-ofa-kind creations.

The Melting Pot has also been a huge supporter of the arts as a local concert ticket sales outlet, and are a de facto nerve center for new event promotion and poster placement on their spectacular window, fronting South Virginia Street.

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Below, in our first cover feature ever on the Melting Pot, the Baron's talk about their twenty year labor of love.

Oliver X: 20 years in business is an amazing accomplishment. Everyone knows you both from the shop, but take us back to before you had the store. What were you doing prior to the Melting Pot and what led you to open a counterculture lifestyle shop in Reno in 1996?

Eric: We first met and started to get to know each other in 1993 while we were both working at one of Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic small businesses of all time: the one and only Deux Gros Nez! This fast-paced, quirky coffee house definitely had a huge influence on both of us, helping to refine our strong work ethic and sense of community. We both had second jobs at the time. Monique was working part-time at UPS and I was moonlighting as 26 Reno Tahoe Tonight

a fine dining waiter. We officially got together on June 19, 1993 at the annual Deux Gros Nez anniversary party. As our relationship evolved, we fell madly in love and in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 I ended up moving into Moniqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small studio apartment with her. During that time period I took Monique to her first festival, a three-day music festival up in northern California called Reggae On The River. Monique was absolutely captivated by all the vending booths filled with beautiful, culturally diverse clothing, jewelry, art and treasures from exotic far away lands.

Monique also had a passion for thrifting and junking, then re-selling at flea-markets and swapmeets; plus she had a space in an antique mall.

The combination of Monique's interest in vending and my interest in summer music festivals led to us starting our own seasonal vending business.

We vended at about a dozen festivals and events

COVER STORY Sabrina Hallgren: Dress by Lipservice Caraucci belt Buddhaful booty shorts Turquoise and coral necklace from India courtesy of The Melting Pot Psylo boot covers Handmade headress Infinity Now leather gloves

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over the next two years, and we got pretty good at it. At the end of our second season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while storing our merchandise and vending gear away for the winter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we got the idea to open a small store and try our hand at selling our wares year-round, rather than just seasonally. We opened The Melting Pot World Emporium on April 14, 1996 in a 750 square foot space at 1002 South Wells Avenue. A little over a year after opening the shop, we were married in the Rose Garden at Idlewild Park on June 28, 1997.

Oliver X: How did you develop the concept for The Melting Pot and who did you feel your market would be?

Eric: As we continued to immerse ourselves in the West Coast festival scene, we had the opportunity to make lots of connections with many different types of people from all over the world. We started doing business with many of the other vendors at the festivals, which not only helped broaden our own personal world view and perspective, but also gave us access to merchandise from artisans, craftspeople and clothing designers from all over. The Melting Pot seemed like a perfect name to reflect our concept of melding all of our favorite things together that we were discovering, as well as somehow combining our core value beliefs into a single business model. The definition of a melting pot is a place where different peoples, styles, theories are mixed together. Our core concept is simple really: Love, Respect, Unity, One People, One Planet!

In 1995, around the same time we were about to open the store, we first attended a small, yet radically different event out in the Black Rock Desert called Burning Man.. There were 4,500 people in attendance that year. Talk about taking counterculture to the next level.

In '97' we became the first walk-up ticket outlet for Burning Man. We continued as the Reno ticket outlet for the next 15 years, until the event transitioned to only online ticket sales in 2012. Our interest and love for Burning Man, combined with our many years of deep commitment to participating at the event (and in the burgeoning year-round Burning Man community) broadened and influenced our artistic aesthetic. By the same token, we believe our own fashion sense has 28 Reno Tahoe Tonight

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helped shape the fashion of Burning Man. The event also had a major impact on the growth of our business and on the Reno community in general. Just as the event grew and evolved exponentially, so did our business. In 2006 we moved down the street to our current 5,300 square foot location, or as we like to refer to it "The Mothership!"

Oliver X: Where do you source the high quality goods and garments and what are some of the cool brands and styles you feature?

Eric: The 18 and over smoke shop section of the store is almost like having another business within a much larger business. I do all the sourcing and buying for the Pipe Room. It’s been a real treat being able to work with so many talented glass blowers over the years. The majority of our glass blowers actually found us rather than me finding them. Glass is such a truly amazing and ever expanding art form. I also attend industry trade shows at least once a year to source new vendors and stay current on what’s new and trending in the industry and what the latest and greatest gadgets are. Monique does all of the sourcing and purchasing for rest of the store, including our newer sister store, The Neon Dragonfly. This is no simple task. Monique does an amazing job. She really does have an amazing eye for purchasing and a great fashion sense. Lisa Etcheverry is our general manager. Lisa does a wonderful job of assisting Monique with purchasing, as well as all her other tasks helping the store to run smoothly.

Monique: Some of our sources come from trade shows that we attend as well as indie designers that we've made connections throughout the years of doing and going to festivals. Over the past two decades some of our unique designers have found us by walking in our doors and have inquired about selling their goods. When we started on Wells Avenue we had two African men who spoke very little English – as they came straight from Ghana. They drove up in a van to our door with some very unique and authentic African goods. We purchased from them right then and there and every so often they would show up randomly as they did the first time and would unload their treasures for us to look through and make our choices. Our own personal draw for the unusual has made for exciting unique items to make their way into our doors where we can share them with our community. Having such interesting things from far away was also the stepping stone for our world travels when a

friend and customer that frequented our store, who was Indian, invited us to India to attend her wedding and to be our chaperone, where we explored India and Nepal for 22 days. We brought back some very special items to sell as well as a few treasures to keep. That trip fueled our thirst for wanting to explore more exotic countries and their cultures and so a few years later we went to Thailand for 3 weeks. Some of the distinctive brands we carry include Shrine, American Hat Makers, infinity Now, Anahata, Psylo, Burleska, Hipstirr, Tawapa, Natures Empire and Ecco, to name a few. The style of the store extends from appealing everyday wear to genre specific fashion, such as West Coast Tribal, EDM and casual festival wear, steampunk, romantic, circus, Gothic and cyberpunk, to name a few.

Oliver X: One of the cool parts of the store for me are your novelty items. How much fun is it for you to pick out oddities for the store?

Monique: Picking out the novelties has always been a pleasurable and amusing task for us.

There's so many captivating, quirky and bizarre things out there to access and we really enjoy being able to bring in some of the world's weirder products. The spiritual section of the store is also very interesting for both of us to source. It really is a very special and magical component of The Melting Pot. Oliver X: As the store has grown, so too has Reno. How have you seen your neighborhood change over the years? Where do you see Reno evolving to in the coming years?

Eric: It's an exciting time for Reno with so much positive growth happening – especially for the Midtown District. Over the past few years Midtown has become the hottest destination for shopping, restaurants, bars and live entertainment.

The neighborhood is going through a renaissance, with scores of new small businesses opening their doors and contributing to the entrepreneurial spirit and flavor of the district. When we relocated our business 17 years ago from Wells Avenue to our second location at 888 South Virginia Street, we had no idea that this rundown old neighborhood would eventually become such a vibrant and important component of the local Reno economy. It's gratifying to know that we've helped play a part in this growth as one of the early pioneer small businesses and anchors that put Midtown on the map. Now in our 20th year, it's an exciting time to be in the middle of this Reno Tahoe Tonight 31

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new energy and continuing growth, which makes our community and local economy stronger. We opened our second store just two miles away from The Melting Pot called The Neon Dragonfly Eclectic Boutique, located on California Avenue right across the street from the Nevada Museum of Art and we feel that all the vitality happening in Midtown will bring energy to our new store.

Oliver X: What do you feel sets the shop apart from your competitors?

Eric: So many things thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it hard to know where to start. Over the past two decades The Melting Pot has continued to become an iconic Reno landmark and a unique stronghold of the counterculture lifestyle. We take pride in our strong connection to our community and we enjoy helping support the local arts community whenever possible. We also take pride in our long history of having a very friendly and helpful staff, who really feel more like family to us than staff. The atmosphere of the shop is a truly unique and exotic fusion of layers and layers of beautiful things from all over the world; blurring the line between art and retail. From the moment you walk through the front door, your senses are pleasantly assaulted with the sweet smell of incense; the inviting sounds of uplifting music, colorful art, clothing, jewelry, textiles and endless curiosities that instantly transport you to another world. The shop has such an extensive, diverse and ever-changing selection of merchandise that it makes it a one of-a kind experience for first-time visitors, as well as our regular customers. Ultimately it's our attention to detail and our continued love and passion for what we do that really helps set us apart.

On Saturday April 16, The Melting Pot World Emporium will be having their 20 Year Anniversary Sale & Party, with details to be announced. On April 20 their annual 420 Sale will feature 20% off everything in the Pipe Room. The Melting Pot's hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10a-7p; Sundays 11a-6p. Starting May 1st they'll begin their summer hours from 10a-8p M-S and Sundays 11a-6p. 1049 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502.

(775) 322-9445.

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COVER STORY Monique Baron: Dress by Lipservice Hipstirr harness Silk Brocade corset International jewelry from The Melting Pot, Mother of Pearl abalone and feather handmade headress from Southeast Asia

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ESSAY L. Martina Young Photo by Ricardo Olvera I was overwhelmed [seeing] the elegant pair of Trumpeter

Swans fly past my window with such natural grace, [an] ancient

testimony to a past we can only imagine; [what] rare and amazing creatures. ~ Member, The Trumpeter Swan Society

Like Hesse, my life-informing agents are soul, body, poetic perception, the mythic and the mystical, and the cycles of nature. These establish my individual integrity while acting with social consciousness,— what Humanities professor Joan Retallack calls poethics (poetics + ethics).

“do beautiful things in life”

Tending the call to as singer-social activist Paul Robeson whispered aloud as he cradled me in his arms, and mindful to the artist’s role as reflected in The Movement, my work and worldly acts remain deeply rooted.

When asked about what I do and its value to the community (the world), I respond thus: I keep my finger poised on the pulse between heart and hand, foot and brain, convening resonances that illuminate the gravitas and levitas of my humanity through artistic means. By mastery and by chance, I engage in processes that activate and integrate the curious gene, the civil gene, the grace gene, the memory gene, the poetic gene, the humor gene, the intuitive and the empathic gene. In short, I lean toward cultivating an integrative intellect that is moved by a moral imagination, both in private and public spheres.

—vita activa with vita contemplativa —a re-imagining of philosopher Hannah Arendt’s theory which demands far more clarification than I can attend to here.

An artist weds herself to the effort it takes, in the words of Sir Herbert Read, “to sharpen [sensibilities] against an astringent light [because] on the effort to understand art depends the effort to understand life, to understand the principle of liberty which makes life, and which makes human progress.”

Aho! ©2016 L. Martina Young, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved.

We are nature and every fledgling and every blossom, every bird and wilting rose, is a metaphor and symbol that addresses us, that tries to reach and teach us this fundamental truth of life: we are this exchange; we are these infinite transformations.

~ Herman Hesse, Seasons of the Soul

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Calling all business owners in the Biggest Little City! The House of Genius wants you (insert enthusiastic pointy finger here) to participate in their next big think tank session sponsored by Wild River Grille.

This serves as the official call for applicants to both present their business woes and experts to provide solutions.

“House of Genius is an innovative concept of people helping people,” explained Britton Griffith-Douglass, city manager for House of Genius. “We are professionals ranging the spectrum of experience levels and industries to help new, mature, small and large businesses tackle problems that may be hindering growth. It’s an economic powerhouse of brains and good ideas.”

House of Genius brings together entrepreneurs and a diverse mix of collaborators each quarter from the community for an evening of disruptive thinking, supportive input, and creative new ideas. A group of 15 wide-ranging minds and three business partners will gather to learn more about the spotlight companies through rapid-fire presentations.

Each attendee offers questions, insights, suggestions, or introductions that may assist the presenter. The true “genius” is in the collaboration, where folks are amazed at the power of thinking that is evoked from the structure of the sessions and the synergetic format.

“We hear from a lot of aspiring entrepreneurs who present about new businesses, potential startup ideas, business expansions and working with the community,” Griffith-Douglass added.

“This is a worldwide organization created in burgeoning cities to create a platform like what you might see on ‘Shark Tank,’ the television series with intense pitching and cutthroat feedback. The House is similar in that we provide good solutions but perhaps in a more welcoming way.”

The next presentations are scheduled May 12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at Wild River Grille.

To apply or find out more, email reno@ houseofgenius.com or visit houseofgenius.org.

About House of Genius Under the leadership of our local volunteer team, House of Genius s guaranteed to shake up the world of business in the Biggest Little City. Home to University of Nevada at Reno, we strive to connect students, alumni and professionals of all kinds and fuse them within a new entrepreneurial community. See more at houseofgenius.org.

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FEATURE Text Natasha Bourlin Photos Emily Rogers Photo of Turning Point High School art by Antonio Aldea Mansilla

Pan Pantoja teaches the fundimentails of art and design

Sierra Arts' Arts Alternatives Program: Sparking Inspiration in Underprivileged Kids Through Art Imagine an expansive rectangular building constructed primarily of cinder blocks; dark, with a seemingly endless series of locks and just one small, covered skylight. Architecturally accurate or not, this picture is what Wittenberg Hall—Washoe County’s secure detention facility for juvenile offenders—feels like to a woman teaching within its walls. And two times each week, this teacher for Sierra Arts’ Arts Alternatives Program, Polly Peacock, gets to remove that skylight’s cover and let a glimpse of light into the young inhabitants’ lives through art.

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“Twice a week I get to pull aside the proverbial curtain and let a little bit of light in,” states Polly Peacock, a ceramic artist and longtime arts educator. “They allow me in just to open the curtain and let the power of art fill the space. I’m one of the few people they allow in these days, actually,” Peacock reflects.

Of course, this can only be accomplished after a thorough fingerprinting, form completion, background check, passing through a scanner each time, guards overseeing the classes, and art supplies such as pencils counted before and

after distribution in class. This process is a world apart from her experiences teaching at schools considered to be more privileged, in some of Reno’s nicest neighborhoods.

But here, for just two hours a week, she gets to enrich her own life with the feeling that she’s making a positive difference for many troubled kids that often come from and have nothing— and that’s enough to keep her returning to a job where she’s screened and escorted at every step.

One where she doesn’t get the thanks from her students that she has earned after approximately ten years working with the powerful Sierra Arts Foundation program. In fact, she never hears from them again.

Created in 1989, the Sierra Arts Foundation’s Arts Alternatives program has been placing teaching artists into northern Nevada schools and facilities to provide arts education for underserved and disadvantaged youth. Beginning with a one-week visual arts residency at Rite of Passage, a youth rehabilitation program in Yerington, the program is currently in Jan Evans Juvenile Detention Center at Wittenberg Hall, Turning Point High School and Washoe Innovations High School.

Sierra Arts was able to broaden the program’s reach thanks to donations and grants by generous individuals and organizations such as the Community Foundation of Western Nevada and the primary source of funding for the Arts Alternatives program, the Nell J. Redfield Foundation. The Redfields have long believed in supporting arts programming and providing quality arts experiences for underserved populations in the community… and for good reason.

Research by the National Endowment for the Arts has determined that at-risk students who have access to the arts in or out of school achieve better grades, have significantly higher rates of college enrollment and attainment, more opportunities for employment, and increased engagement in voting, volunteering and even reading newspapers. [1] Not only are these facets positively affected by arts education, troubled youth often find the only way to express the deep-rooted emotions and thoughts within them is through artistic endeavors.

“Through our program, young adults are able to freely express themselves in ways that they may not be able to verbally,” Emily Rogers, program

director for Sierra Arts explains. “Through the process of creation, students communicate their feelings, personality, struggles and triumphs.

Their artwork showcases who they are, at this point in their lives at least, and where they hope to go in life.”

Ranging in age from single digits to 17 years old, the young people housed in Wittenberg are often disadvantaged, tough, having “simply made a mistake,” or gotten into trouble because of a lack of supervision in their lives. Sometimes they have kids of their own.

Most have never had any art training, but for one hour every two weeks, one of several groups of about three to fifteen boys or girls on rotation to attend the art class return. Each time a friendly face invites them to illustrate what their imagination houses regarding a particular subject matter – most recently water and the environment – with some guidelines, of course.

Being approachable and cheerful in a place that doesn’t usually provoke such feelings is part of the job, helping her to be welcomed by both the students and guards; helping to capture the kids’ interest when it’s often obvious that they’re simply not interested.

Demeanor aside, her decades of teaching experience kicks in when crunching into just ten minutes the distribution of art supplies, providing of inspiration via the (pre-approved) library books she brings in and relaying of that day’s project.

The allotted hour with the students is strictly enforced. An important and well-received portion of each session is when she asks for the group members to share one thing they like about each art piece after its completion. The pencils or other approved supplies are then counted meticulously before the students are ushered back to their incarcerated life outside of the artistic reprieve.

“Why is it crazy to think we can’t spend as much on education as we can war?” – Pan Pantoja, Arts Alternatives teaching artist At age six, Reno artist and educator Pan Pantoja sold his first painting; at 14, he had his first art show. Growing up all over the American northwest, Pantoja always showed interest and talent in the arts, and intertwined that passion with degrees in sociology and criminology from Carroll College in Helena, Montana. During college he honed his skills at attachment therapy while counseling at a children’s home. Little Reno Tahoe Tonight 43

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“Why is it crazy to think we can’t spend as much on education as we can war?”

– Pan Pantoja, Arts Alternatives teaching artist

did he know then that this combination of comprehension would greatly enhance his future efforts as a teacher for the Arts Alternatives program.

A “Potentialist,” he sees the lines separating various artistic mediums such as play, poem, sculpture, painting and music as being imperceptible, and seeks to have an understanding, if not mastery of, all in his career—as he feels any contemporary artist should. Allowing freedom of creation with no thought or action towards a predetermined outcome or form is critical to modern-day artists, Pantoja believes, and instills this into the students he teaches at Washoe County’s Turning Point High School.

How he ended up working in schools is a mystery to Pantoja, who doesn’t “do authority well” himself. But he eased into the role and now frequently feels like Superman, he says.

Working in a world of often apathetic kids lost in technology and demanding instant gratification when being taught, it’s challenging to keep—or even grab—their attention. But he is driven daily by the significant amount of students whose lives have been changed in large part due to his efforts, many of whom are now doing art professionally.

“It does something to their developing brains to show them that there is more out there than what they see and are told,” Pantoja asserts. “I try to give them confidence enough to say ‘Hey, I make you world, you don’t make me!’” And for the often emotionally and behaviorally challenged students the Arts Alternatives program impacts, that’s frequently critical to getting them on a successful life path.

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he’ll have them write a poem, then illustrate it, then perform the poem in front of their peers before the class creates an entire book out of them. As part of a poetry collective called Spoken Views Pantoja's zeal for slam poetry—or spoken word that’s performed with intense emotion and energetic movements without props, music or costumes—has trickled into the classroom and been embraced wholeheartedly by most students. In fact, Turning Point’s Principal Dallas McCord has seen it be truly life-changing for a few. She relays a story of two young girls who rarely emerged from the quiet shell they had built around themselves. They were not fans of public speaking and both became anxious at the prospect of being in the spotlight. Until Pan unveiled to them the art of slam poetry. When the time came for the two to take the stage and perform their piece, they blossomed into giggling, strong individuals who owned the stage with a confidence that amazed all who knew them.

Teachers like Pan and Polly bring troubled youth out of their shells. Through their guidance, students can achieve great things in art, which imparts a confidence in them that trickles into other aspects of their lives. Subjects that once seemed insurmountable now become just that much easier to tackle. A sense of pride emerges when they walk out the doors that wasn’t there before. Seeing this progress inspires the teachers to keep going. But teaching these or any kids, is not always without its disappointments.

Pantoja's memories of two former students are the source of pain, not pride. One that showed great promise to all who knew her, who sought art as a profession and even had a book of poetry published, recently passed away from a drug overdose. Another for whom Pantoja vehemently and successfully advocated for their release from incarceration, turned around and executed

Ray Valdez, professional teaching artist, demonstrates techniques in the classroom.

his close friend mere weeks after his release, landing the man in prison for life. These stories dramatically and painfully impact Pantoja, who strives to push his students in a better direction.

Yet he doesn’t give up, and for each abysmal tale, there are many more that demonstrate the positive life changes he’s affected in his students.

Turning Point’s mascot is an owl, its revolving head symbolizing to the school’s students that no matter where you come from, you can turn things around. This credit recovery school takes in young adults aged 12 to 19 for whom traditional campuses didn’t meet their particular needs. They come from other schools where they weren’t making successful educational progress for a wide variety of reasons. Many grumble as they struggle through other subjects, but nearly all are excited when it comes time for art class. There they can truly and purely express themselves, and as Principal McCord enthusiastically states, “... show how truly gifted they are.” The pride in her students is evident with every word she speaks.

She is the epitome of an inspirational high school leader. You would never guess the challenges she has surely seen during her time at the school.

At each school, the students prove to be inspirational for the educators. Washoe Innovations High School also offers the Arts Alternatives program, where Ray Valdez works with his students to incite their creativity. “The ‘Big Picture’ approach at Innovations is unique; the mission is to have students embrace their school, community and learning,” says Valdez.

“In conjunction with this approach, incorporating art in the curriculum is necessary to keep the creative spirit alive. I am honored to be a part of this approach and to witness many students be successful in all their disciplines. We know it is not education without art.”

More information on the Arts Alternatives Program can be found at Sierra-Arts.org, or by calling 775-329-2787.

References arts.gov/news/2012/new-nea-research-reportshows-potential-benefits-arts-education-risk-youth

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DID YOU PACK YOUR OWN BAG? I had a major epiphany this week while shaving my legs. Yes, believe it or not most of my ideas for saving the world are born in the shower. I was all lathered up feeling grateful for my legs and everything they do for me, when a voice from the past popped into my head carrying a body image bomb.

My childhood BFF from the age of seven through 13 was very critical of my appearance. Many of my body image issues stem from this time frame. I have carried this neatly packed carry-on bag filled with my genetic offenses for over thirty years, never questioning the validity of the content. I decided to open this bag and examine every item like I was a TSA agent at the airport security checkpoint, searching for body image bombs. “ Your knees are weird.” “ You have big hips.”

“ Your hair should be straight.”

A sad and lonely little girl told me these things many moons ago, and I accepted them as truth.

Had I performed my security check earlier, I might not have carpal tunnel syndrome from straightening my hair every morning since the fifth grade. But I like to look on the bright side: I DO consider this morning ritual my cardio, so it all works out!

I removed all of these unnecessary items that were weighing me down, and replaced them with gratitude and love.

There is wisdom in the line of airline questioning,”Did you pack your own bag?” If you let someone else pack your bag, body image bombs happen! “Have you left your bag unattended?” Don’t take your eyes off your bag, you don’t want any thoughts placed in your bag that you haven’t personally packed. Do you have items in there that will prevent you from enjoying your journey?

Do you need everything in this bag? Is everything serving your highest good? Maybe you just have a water bottle that needs to be tossed in the nearest receptacle so you can walk through security quickly and efficiently. Let’s be vigilant in the care and maintenance of our personal carry-on baggage.

Keep it thinned out; constantly evaluate the content. We have a weight limit after all, so make sure it is filled with goodness.

Life is so fabulous. We are so fabulous. Pack your bag, we have places to go!

Lanette Katre is the owner of The Shot Spot – A B12 Bar located in back of Lowe's at 615 Sierra Rose Dr. #4 Reno, NV 89511. theshotspotb12.com

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It’s A Great Time To Sell!

For a “Free report” on your Home’s Value!

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INCLINE VILLAGE CRYSTAL BAY VISITORS BUREAU REPORT Photo Chris Bartkowski

Invigorate Your Mind at These Wellness Retreats Surrounded by majestic crystal clear waters and impressive granite mountain peaks, North Lake Tahoe is the perfect place to get in touch with your inner self. Plan a visit to Tahoe at one of the upcoming wellness retreats for a relaxing getaway amidst vibrant green pines, lush scenery and fresh alpine air. Whether an all-girls ski getaway, or a yoga-filled meditation weekend is your cup of tea, there are plenty of ways to relax at North Lake Tahoe.

Burton Relax & Ride

Gather the girls together for a ladies day on the expansive peaks of Squaw Valley for the Burton Relax & Ride snowboarding workshop.

Create groups of two to six people, ages 21+, and enjoy a half-day of riding with a customized agenda created by the group and the instructor.

When the tummy starts rumbling, enjoy a complementary lunch and kick up those tired feet for a mini-spa treatment and wine at Trilogy Spa.

Spring into Summer Yoga Retreat

After a chilly winter; revitalize the body and spirit through an in-depth experience with the art of yoga. Held May 27 through May 30 at Granlibakken Tahoe, rates for the Spring into Summer Yoga Retreat start at $168 with two or three nights’ accommodations. Daily meals, meditation and yoga practice invigorate the mind and body. Also included in the package is complementary Wi-Fi and parking, on-site saunas, hiking trails and great music

and local entertainment. Be sure to take advantage of this great relaxing escape.

Wanderlust

One of the largest yoga festivals, beloved by yogis around the world, returns to its birthplace of Squaw Valley. Connect with the healthy living community at the annual Squaw Valley Wanderlust Festival July 14 through July 17.

Practice yoga to clear the body and mind with an array of accomplished leaders from around the world. Enhance awareness of the surrounding world and connect with others to learn how to take life’s challenges head- on. Though the event does not happen until summer, tickets are now on sale. Guarantee a spot amongst fellow yogis for a weekend of yoga, meditation, live music and an overall grounding experience.

For more information on this and other mind and body beneficial events visit GoTahoeNorth. com or stop by and talk to our visitor information specialists at 969 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village NV or call 800-Go-TAHOE “Lake Tahoe awarded 'Best Lake' in the 2014 Outside Magazine Travel Award; 'America’s Best Lake' by the readers of USA Today; #1 'Ski Destination' with Rand McNally and Orbitz; #1 'Travel Destination' with TripAdvisor, and a top finisher in USA Today’s reader’s poll for 'Best Ski Destination.'”

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The Novelists – Breaking the Script Book One and Book Two

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orthern Nevada based favorites The Novelists' sound succeeds because their foundation is built around their reverent attention to songcraft and their hyperliterate lyrical proclivities. Exuberance trumps didacticism in their song catalogs. They do not fear the joy they have for making music – for caressing a note – and it is evident that The Novelists love the process of making music together and have a helluva good time doing so.

The stellar musicianship, ensemble compositional skills and outstanding vocal abilities of band members Zack Teran (bass/vox harmonies), Justin Kruger (drums/vox harmonies) Eric Andersen (lead vox/piano/harmonies) and band founder Joel Ackerson (lead vox/guitar/ harmonies) truly shine on their newest release Breaking the Script Book One and Two, a mixture 62 Reno Tahoe Tonight

of new tracks and new versions of familiar songs recorded by the full band.

“Book One is nearly identical to our 2014 release of Book One, with the addition of 'Set Ourselves Free' and new mixes for 'Finish Line' and 'Above the Hiding,' Ackerson states. “Book Two is the remainder of the Eric and Joel songs from our Book Club, an Eric/Megan [Slankard]/Joel co-write, plus several new recordings (a totally new version of 'Hang On,' and two new songs: 'Changing Tide' and 'Easier to Dream') including full-band versions of 'Soul Sucker' and 'I Don’t Want to Be like You,'” Ackerson notes.

Newcomers to the band's sound will be impressed with both volumes, while longtime fans will delight in new material and the subtle, but

MUSIC Portraits of The Novelists by Anicia Beckwith Live shot of The Novelists at Crystal Bay Casino by Kurt E, Johnson

discernible differences in the recordings of songs they know. No matter which category of fan you find yourself in, do not sleep on Book One's 12 songs, as the songwriting, arrangements and vocal performances are all top notch.

It was great to revisit personal favorites like “We,” “Above the Hiding,” “Pattern,” “No One Watching Us,” “Set Ourselves Free,” and the unlikely tearjerker “Morris & Estelle.”

Book Two opens with new versions of the buoyantly optimistic “Hang On” and Andersen's “Soul Sucker” respectively. Here, Soul Sucker's intro is slightly different, but the signature tone color of Andersen's elastic falsetto is clear as ever, with that hint of rasp that I love at the end of the phrase on the catchy chorus, where the mates add vocal harmonies and heft to the hook.

In Book Two's new version of “I Don't Wanna Be Like You,” Ackerson's full-throated declaration of independence has a warmer, and a bit less strident tone, rendered here with the accompaniment of the entire group. Andersen's “Milo” is next, followed by the politically charged uptempo ditty “Columbia,” which features one of Ackerson's strongest vocal performances to date.

I asked Ackerson about the back story on this track, as we near the final delegate count before both parties hold their conventions.

“I wrote Columbia during the George W. Bush presidency,” he says. “While it’s not explicitly about GWB, it references a few elements of his terms in office (I.e. the Bush/Gore voter fraud controversy, his allusions to talks with Jesus), and it goes so far as to suggest that his frequent Reno Tahoe Tonight 63

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Zack Teran

public speaking blunders were intentional distractions from news items less favorable to the administration. The bigger idea is about my feelings on the office of the POTUS, and how it seems to have become a puppet play, with the President being used as a mouthpiece for the behind-the-scenes folks who actually control policy. I’m very excited to finally be releasing that song during such a ridiculous and absurd election year.”

Another standout track is the new song “Changing Tide,” which features Andersen’s sparkling piano work.

On the romantic confessional “Take It Slow,” Ackerson exposes to air the trepidation and supple sinew of male longing: I've been learning to dance since I met you And you told me how much it would mean You'll be there and that's where I can get you With the least bit of space in between Please don't expect me to spin you or anything fancy Try to be patient and tell me you want to...you want to 64 Reno Tahoe Tonight

Track 9 on Book Two is the synthy “Rubber Band,” followed by Andersen and Slankard's soaring duet “I Remind You.” Ackerson's note-bending vocal performance on “Decide” is exceptional. The record is end-capped by the dynamic “Easier to Dream,” which showcases Andersen's impressive vocal range and the entire band's considerable chops.

Since the release of 2014's Book One, The Novelists have been extremely active. You might have seen them at LEX recently doing an ambitious catalog of hits and memories in their swanky 4,000 square foot front lounge. They've also been producing other artists and working on a dizzying array of individual side projects. About six months back I saw the mega talented Zack Teran playing bass with a jazz ensemble at The Loving Cup. He also recently scored the indie feature length documentary film Inspire Hope for Bryon Evans and Brian Williams.

“I think it’s notable how much the numerous duo gigs that Eric and I play as The Novelists Acoustic Duo have helped the sound of the full band, states

Justin Kruger

Ackerson. “The band has always had great natural chemistry, but with Justin living in Baltimore, it’s really helpful that Eric and I can keep those songs fresh constantly throughout the year,” he emphasizes.

“Also, I have been doing more work as a producer in the past few years,” says Ackerson. “I love being in the studio as much as I love performing.

Producing Justin McMahon’s last two solo albums led to me producing a close friend of his named Heather Aubrey Lloyd (who coincidentally lives in Baltimore, close to JK). Both albums heavily feature The Novelists as the backing band. This has become one of the most special elements of this band for me,” he says. “In addition to recording and touring our own music, we plan to continue flexing our boundaries by working with other singer/songwriters in the studio and potentially live. It’s too early to guarantee, but we are already in talks with both Heather and Justin to make the next big local show a three set feature of The Novelists alone, and then one set each of us backing both Justin and Heather,“Ackerson states.

Drummer Justin Kruger maintains a particularly grueling schedule while away from The Novelists in his adopted city of Baltimore. “While I'm home in Baltimore, I drum for a garage folk singer named SKRIBE,” says Kruger. “I kick a suitcase base drum he made in what is usually a duo and a blue-eyed soul and funk trio guitarist named Mark Hopkins of Berklee College. All have recordings I'm drumming on releasing this 2016! I also work for two cover acts up and down the eastern coast line in an 80's show and a Top 40 show … Musically and creatively I try to just keep my skills up. Go out. Learn from better players. Go to clinics. Practice at home. I listen to so much music! I go to open mics and just LISTEN,” Kruger notes.

I inquire whether this level of immersion, commitment and engagement in multiple projects is the reality of the music business for a working musician. “[It's] absolutely a reality... I flew over 35 times last year and became a Southwest A-list member! They sent me free drinks and a fuzzy blanket, and now I get to skip lines and have people send me death stares—ha! We stay fresh Reno Tahoe Tonight 65

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Joel Ackerson by constantly playing music with or without each other. I certainly feel the disconnect sometimes living so far away from the closest friends I've ever known. In big cities like Baltimore, you can't just swing by someone's house. Plans have to be made and met … I've found respite in playing gigs and hanging in the Annapolis, Maryland scene and in the Fells Point area of Baltimore, where you can walk to literally 10 different places where live music of ALL genres is playing and lots of people are out enjoying it.

“Reno is such a special place for me, Kruger says.

“We come together so quickly and so easily these days. I've never been closer to members of a band than The Novelists. That love and respect is the only way we can be apart and do what we do month to month. Lots of email. Lots of texts— and trust – that things are getting done on the business front. BOY are they! I keep drum and singing chops up the best I can, but the boys in Reno work very hard to keep our business running each day … I love living on the east coast. I really do. It's exhausting and exciting to fly back and forth to dash to your drums with your friends and 66 Reno Tahoe Tonight

rock shows for people. But 3,000miles away is crazy to do what we do!

I ask Kruger what kind of pressure the band feels to propel The Novelists' professionally and to continue to make the commitment something that matures, improves and expands opportunity.

“There's certainly pressure – especially from ourselves,” notes Kruger. “But it doesn't feel that way all the time. It feels more like a RALLY. Like thousands of fans and friends from all over really want to see you go go go! It's funny to see how happy this band makes my parents. They are both great musicians and used to tour together. All I have ever really wanted from a group was to make a comfortable living and travel the globe each year with people I care about, playing songs we all love.”

The Novelists: Joel Ackerson Eric Andersen Zack Teran Justin Kruger

Eric Andersen Produced by The Novelists Engineered by Joel Ackerson at True Story Records | Additional engineering by Megan Slankard, Zack Teran and Eric Andersen | Tom Gordon engineered piano (B1:4,6,8,10&B2:1-4,7,10,12) and drums (B2:1,2) at Imirage Sound Lab | Michael Cross engineered drums and bass (B1:1,4&B2:6) and guitar (B1:1&B2:6) at Ex’pression | JJ Wiesler engineered guitar (B1:8) at Decibelle Recording Studio| Tyler Stafford assisted engineering for strings (B1:6) Mixed by David Peters (B1:3,4,6,9,11,12&B2:1-7,9,11,12), JJ Wiesler (B1:1,5,7,8&B2:10), and Tom Gordon (B1:2,10&B2:8) Mastered by David Peters, JJ Wiesler and Tom Gordon Photography and Artwork by Anicia Beckwith – Layout and Design by Brandon Johnson

Director of Photography: Ryan Meyer 1st AC: Dominic López 2nd AC: Bryon Evans Set Design: Anicia Beckwith Costumes, hair, makeup and casting: McKenzi Swinehart Drone Shots: Johnny B Hicks and Tony Castaneda Older Morris: Len Overholser Older Estelle: Alicia Marsella Younger Morris: Chad Sweet Younger Estelle: Melissa Taylor The Novelists' Double Album Release Show for Breaking the Script is April 23, 2016 at The Nugget Casino Resort. 7pm doors. 8pm show. $20 cover includes CD. Tickets at nuggetcasinoresort.com or call 775-356-3334.

The Novelists will debut their video for “Morris & Estelle” at their release show on April 23.

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North Lake Tahoe Events Now that we’ve all survived St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness with plenty of snow still on the slopes, we need to remember that spring is really just getting started. Here is what is going on in North Lake Tahoe before we launch into summer.

April 2 Diamond Peak Dummy Downhill

Everyone in Incline Village usually comes out to watch as dummies fly through the air and either crash hard or land gracefully from the jump built on Show-off. Spectators can watch the action from the Base Lodge Deck and cheer for their favorite dummy. diamondpeak.com

April 7

Sierra Nevada College Ski Banquet at the North Tahoe Events Center, Kings Beach

Celebrate SNC’s winter athletes and 3rd annual Hall of Fame member induction at this evening that includes dinner, a raffle and more. Tickets are $50 per person or $35 for alumni. sierranevada.edu/ event/2016-ski-snowboard-banquet

April9

Snow Golf Tournament at Alpine Meadows

This is the perfect event to get ready for summer, mixing skiing with golf. Usually groups of people are given a course card that winds down the mountain; they ski/snowboard around hitting tennis balls at unsuspecting bystanders (ahem, I mean trying to hit them in the hole). This is a great way to practice your swing with a bigger ball before golf season. squawalpine.com/events-things-do/33rd-annualsnow-golf-tournament

April 10

Tahoe Burners Ski Day at Mt. Rose

Burners unite for a fun day on the slopes! You don’t have to wait until September to reunite with your crazy friends. Dress in you finest playa wear to

Text Kayla Anderson Photos Courtesy of Diamond Peak and Mt Rose

get a discounted ticket and enjoy DJ Chango, DJ Malarkey and Mojo Green on the Mt. Rose Base Lodge deck. This event comes complete with art cars, performances by the Tahoe Fire Dancers, a fashion show, and maybe a little bit of skiing. If you are a Burning Man aficionado, this is an event not to miss. skirose.com/event/tahoe-burners-ski-greet

April 10

Scheduled Closing Day at Diamond Peak

Enjoy live music and take some last turns with your wintertime friends until next season. diamondpeak.com

April 12 & 13

Moe. at Crystal Bay Casino

Known as a progressive rock band that has been around for 30 years with 24 albums, Moe. is back on the road again going from the Fillmore to the CBC. Tickets are on sale for $30 a pop. ticketmaster.com/ event/1700502F86942657

April 16

Squaw Valley Cushing Crossing

This annual event is a Lake Tahoe spring staple.

Now in its 26th year, watch as ridiculously-dressed skiers and snowboarders either make it across the pond or drop into freezing cold water. Since KSL Resorts is looking at replacing Cushing pond with footing for the base of their planned gondola, now is the year to check it out. squawalpine.com/eventsthings-do/cushing-crossing

April 20

Brews for Charity at Moe’s Original BBQ in Tahoe City

On the 20th day of each month, Moe’s hosts a free educational class or event topped off with beer and food tasting. A different charity is featured every month.

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PHOTOGRAPHY "Whitney Portal"

by Photographer Mark Cranston Whitney Portal Campground at the base of the mountain Fuji XT 1, Zeiss Touit 12mm, 30 second exposure @ f/2.8 on a Manfrotto tripod

"I was camping at the Whitney Portal campground with the family and decided to take some night shots after they went to bed. I was a little nervous because we saw a bear while hiking earlier that day and it was really dark where I was set up. A car happened by in the middle of the exposure; I thought the shot would be ruined but it turned out better than I expected."

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RADIO Text Oliver X Photo Frank Haxton

106.3POPFM Radio Personality AJ Miller AJ in the Morning Weekdays 6-10am On July 11, 2008 me and a gangly dork from Fallon named Tommy Ingliss thought it would be bitchin to go to all the area 7-11 stores and drink as many slushies as we could possibly consume. After all, the damn things were free for one day only (one per customer and they were the 8-ounce size) and we could not pass up this opportunity. We called it the Brain Freeze Crawl. Tommy and I were both contributors to Reno Passport magazine, the now defunct mini monthly that was hip at that time. Webcam use was still something of a novelty; the selfie had not been invented and smart phones had just started to become all the rage. We filmed ourselves on the “crawl” using the webcam on our enormous laptop. Tommy decided it would be a great idea to go to KRZQ and show them our tongues (which were neon rainbow colored and quite amazing) and to flat out ask them for a show. We showed them our tongues and the video of our shenanigans.

Apparently they thought we were pretty funny--or just REALLY fucking stupid. But we managed to talk Mel Flores into giving us 45 minutes each Wednesday at noon during her show to rundown all the cool events happening in Reno each week. The segment was called The Reno Passport Report and we were stoked to be spreading the geek gospel at our favorite station.

That's where I met AJ Miller, who was entirely too young to be fooling around in a radio station for Chrissake. But he was an earnest, bright and talented kid. Everyone there loved him like a half little brother. I remember thinking to myself, This kid is getting an invaluable, hands-on media education and someday he's gonna be a monster on the air.

Fast forward to now and the once chubby, baby-faced teen is a witty and gifted on-air personality, with eight years of radio under his belt. His show, AJ in the Morning, airs on 72 Reno Tahoe Tonight

Shamrock Communication's POP106.3FM weekdays from 6-10am. If you don't already know AJ, make like a tomato and catch up!

“I am a HUGE nerd. Like, unreasonably nerdy,” says Miller. “It's scary. No grown man should have a Batman tattoo, but yet, here I am.” [Laughter]. The Reno native loves his hometown and says he's not you normal Top 40 morning show type of personality. “Even though I started on KRZQ and can sing every Morrissey lyric to you, I still love me some Taylor Swift,” he beams. “I transitioned to the 'Mainstream' side of things a few years back and I absolutely love it! AJ in the Morning is my first ever morning show and I was truly honored when Willobee asked me to do it,” Miller states.”I felt, as a young person actually in the demographic, that I could relate to the listening audience a little more; I could actually make morning radio informative and full of music and not just talk,” he notes. “Radio is evolving and the old days of schticky morning shows and Zoo Crews are slowly fading, leaving room for younger people who get the audience.”

Oliver X: What attracted you to radio initially?

AJ: Well, I was home schooled the last few years of high school. Once people find this out about me they say so many things make sense. [Laughter] So I spent a lot of time at home listening to the radio when I would do schoolwork. It wasn't really radio that attracted me so much as it was just KRZQ. The music, the DJ's personalty and just the lifestyle was something that I always thought was cool. I listened to Mat Diablo a lot – more than I’d like to admit. His show and breaks were so unique and creative that I was hooked on KRZQ. I remember he had this one segment, I think it was called "Every Rage Against the Machine

“I am a HUGE nerd.

Like, unreasonably nerdy. It's scary.”

– AJ Miller

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RADIO Song Sounds the Same." I remember thinking, If he could make people laugh with these silly segments, then I could hopefully one day too.

Oliver X: Who are your influences professionally?

AJ: It's hard to say just one person, because I think every radio person I've met has offered me some sort of amazing advice. Mat Diablo is one; Ghostboy and Prince Albert would be another. They really helped me hone in on my weird humor, and taught me the style of imaging (the pew pews and laser noises in between songs) that I still use to this day.

Rob "Blaze" Brooks is a big one for me and countless other DJs. He made me the man I am today and no amount of Super Burritos could ever repay him. Mel [Flores] my old PD, who taught me that age shouldn't stop you from doing something and gave me my first chance to be an intern. She really influenced me. That woman still inspires me to this day.

Chris Payne, who has kept me on my toes in the radio game since I was 16. Dead Air Dave is another big one. He taught me a lot about finding myself and being truly happy with who I am. My old coworker Pepper, who showed me that taking chances can work in your favor.

My current OM/PD Willobee; I just read his RTT article from a few months back and you'll get why he's influential. That man is a walking definition of "There's a method to my madness." Casey McCabe and Jayn – who both started at KRZQ back in the day – they went to different markets and really inspired the younger version of me to kick ass and give it all I've got. I feel like I just gave an acceptance speech. [Laughter] Oliver X: I met you at the old KRZQ when you were just a teen in 2008. Take us way back to your early days at KRZQ. How was it being so young working in radio?

AJ: Woa, hold the hell up, I've known you for almost 8 YEARS?! WTF, you've never sent me a Christmas card? Rude! [Laughter].

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me responsibility and how to deal with people in the work force. I’m shocked I didn't get into more trouble, to be honest. I don't think I'm the only person to ever be on the air at 16 in Reno, but I remember doing my first shift on KRZQ (Sundays 6a-8a) and thinking it was the coolest thing ever. I still do! I'm super proud that I was 16 and had an air shift.

Oliver X: Lol! Aw, were you waiting by the mail box all these years on your Christmas card from me dude? Ha! Be careful now, or I might make you tell me about this character “Phat Ralph” on KRZQ back in the day. Was that you?

AJ: Ha, ha! Yes it was Oliver! Phat Ralph was me – is me, I guess.

I'll occasionally still do fill-ins for KRZQ. Oliver X: As Phat Ralph? Was that your first on-air persona?

AJ: Yep! Phat Ralph was my first and really only persona. What you hear on POP now is the true me. Not that Phat Ralph wasn't, I just am more myself now.

Oliver X: No doubt. Did you struggle to find your voice, as many jocks must do I suppose, before you felt you were truly communicating with your authentic personality?

AJ: Totally! Both metaphorically and figuratively. I was a shy kid.

I still am in some aspects, but when I was younger I was really bad.

Makes you wonder

why I took a shining to radio, if I was so shy.

It really made me come out of my shell. I was also still going through puberty too when I first started, so my show was full of squeaky voice cracks! [Laughter] That's embarrassing to admit, but its factual. As weird as it sounds, when I took up the mantle "Phat Ralph" I felt that this is who I truly was. I was able to be the sarcastic, eclectic 'weird' person I am today. Being Phat Ralph had a huge effect on me and helped me come out of my shell.

Oliver X: Describe how you were able to advance and gain experience in the industry.

AJ: Working my ass off! That probably sounds cliché, but its true. There was an army of interns and we all wanted the same thing. Mel would hire a bunch of us and would wait to see who would work out. It was like The Hunger Games, but instead of killing each other, you had to shine just a little brighter than the rest – and file CDs. I also think it was a strong support system. There were so many DJs and administrative people that I could just hangout with while they worked and learn from them. I was probably so annoying! After my internship it all came down to trial by fire. I had to take on tasks or duties and for the most part I understood it.

in your life like Mel Flores or the amazing and hilarious Constance Aguilar and others?

AJ: Nope! I've had a lot of strong women influences in my life, which is the main reason I wanted to do 'Wonder Women of the Week.'

I was raised by a single mom in a family full of women. I may not know the struggles that women face first-hand, but I’ve seen the struggles my mom, cousins and friends have faced.

Oliver X: You've done it all basically, board-op, remote tech/live remotes, on-air personality and much more.

What's your favorite part of the business?

AJ: It's more of a love/hate thing with the constant changing landscape. Radio is always evolving and it's exciting to be a part of it. You have to learn all about new ways to reach your audience, new music, new stations to compete against. It's fun! I would also say that a favorite part is the camaraderie among peers. I was taught to pass what I’ve learned onto others and to help the talent pool grow.

I've reached out to so many other radio people across the country and I have not met ONE that has ever said no to offering advice. Even locally, I have a huge amount of respect for those DJs that have been in Reno radio forever. I also love that I can be sassy and competitive to these people, and at the end of the day, we can still share a cocktail.

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Oliver X: I love your show segment “Wonder Women of the World.” Could you even have created that segment without the influences of women

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[RADIUS] = THE ART OF HORSING AROUND

RADIUS Text Amanda Horn Photos Chris Holloman

M

oving through the galleries seems more like dancing than walking. I swirl and dive through crowds comprised of playful children, curious adults, enraptured teens. Visitors of all ages stretch arms to touch screens, slide metal panels, spin a zoetrope.

Galloping equines greet them. A four-foot tall terra-cotta Indian horse gazes, godlike, from across the gallery, keeping an eye on all passerbyes. Exquisite beaded regalia once owned by a Crow woman regally dresses a horse mannequin standing at attention in the center gallery.

Prehistoric horses appear to be on the verge of walking out of their diorama to beckon for a stroke of the mane by human hands.

I trot around pattering feet, ride the bustling energy to the north, where the voice of cowboy poet Joel Nelson haunts the hallways. His homage to Equus caballus causes tears to well up inside me. I am instantly transported to my Texas childhood, one peppered with fond memories of riding atop my pony Molly. I stare at the wall, enraptured by Adam Jahiel’s black and white photographs of life on the range. My observance stirs a deep sadness inside me, a longing to hug my dad and drink a Lone Star. A Marty Robbins tune pops into my head. I fight back tears, shift focus to the images’ beauty.

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Where am I? How or why has the art museum transformed into an educational, emotional playground for horse lovers? People are touching things, taking photographs, spending awkward amounts of time exploring the inner workings of a horse’s digestive system, and the visitor services officers are standing back, smiling.

The Horse, a comprehensive exhibition detailing the enduring bond between horses and humanity, opened March 5 at the Nevada Museum of Art, Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts, E. L. Wiegand Gallery. The show explores early interactions between horses and humans and shows how equines have influenced civilization over the centuries, including major changes in warfare, trade, transportation, agriculture, sports, and many other facets of human life. A concurrent exhibition, Horses in the American West, showcases the significance and impact of horses in the settlement and culture of the western United States, including Nevada. Both exhibitions remain on view through July 3.

Created by leading scholars and scientists at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH); the Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau-

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Ottawa; The Field Museum, Chicago; and the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Horse explores our history, interdependence, and emotional connection with the animal. Dioramas, skeletal mounts, fossils, artworks, global cultural artifacts, and interactive computerized modules produce an immersive, multimedia experience that draws visitors into the world of the remarkable equine. Exhibition highlights include a 220-square-foot diorama depicting some of the horse species that existed ten million years ago in what is now Nebraska, a Crow woman’s ceremonial horse gear, an interactive zoetrope—a precursor to the modern movie projector—for a look at photographs taken by the famous photographer Eadweard Muybridge, sculpture

by Deborah Butterfield, and a terra-cotta horse from India.

Horses in the American West, a collaboration between the Nevada Museum of Art and the Western Folklife Center in Elko, Nevada, draws both from the extensive permanent collections of the Museum and significant private collections to illustrate the impact of horses on the culture of the western United States, particularly Nevada. An audiovisual presentation of Texas poet Joel Nelson’s poem, Equus Caballus, plays alongside historical and contemporary paintings,

photographs, and sculptural works to generate a contemplative, reflective environment showing reverence for the beloved creatures.

At first glance these two exhibitions may seem to be a huge divergence from the Museum’s mission. Upon deeper reflection, many elements of the shows illustrate concrete examples of creative human engagement with the wild, natural environment. Replicas of prehistoric horse cave paintings made by humans enraptured with the beloved creature demonstrate some of the earliest intersections of art and environment at its finest.

Whether or not you consider yourself a horse lover, I am fairly confident that life in the Sierra has put you into contact with the magnificent creature at some time or another. Perhaps your view of the animal is defined solely by your experience of seeing them in the wilds surrounding us. Perhaps, like me, your thoughts of them sway toward the rodeo or ranch experience. Maybe you have had the privilege of riding one, working in unison with a 2,000 pound animal. Horse aficionado or not, gallop into the Museum this season and spend a little time horsing around. You will be happy you did.

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Amanda Horn is a Reno-based writer, yogini, and creative community enthusiast. A former circus performer, she has been pushing boundaries most of her life, constantly redefining her own and testing the radius of the world she inhabits. She currently serves as Director of Communications for the Nevada Museum of Art. Follow her on Twitter @TeboHorn or email her at amanda.horn@nevadaart.org.

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When Coffeebar started in 2010, I hired nine employees. I knew their lives intimately for better or for worse and that crew became more like family than staff. Fast-forward five years and my family has grown significantly. I have a wife, two dogs, two cats, six chickens, sixty Coffeebar family members, and now, a little baby growing in my wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womb everyday.

Yes, we are pregnant and fatherhood is quickly approaching with a due date in August. In preparation, every night I reach for one of the many parenting books on my nightstand and even with the best intentions, I can only seem to get through about two pages before I pass out, drooling on myself. I think about my current energy levels and then think about adding a kid into that mix and my head feels the same way I imagine milk feels in a steaming pitcher.

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As I reflect back on all of the paths that I could have taken, this one, with all its twists and turns has led me here. Some of my friends the same age have kids that are heading off to college and one of them just became a grandmother. At fortytwo, this entrepreneurial whirlwind of eighteen years has just dropped me off in family town.

Reality check. I need a fatherhood business plan and I need it fast! My own SWOT analysis, a fatherhood mission statement and some standard operating procedures to prepare for this little guy coming into the world. The only thing I am totally sure of is that my wife tells me that since she is in charge of input that I will be taking care of output. Well, at least I am well-trained from Coffeebar to handle the dirty work...

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This is a quote that I heard from my client Tracy, who is close to a geriatrics doctor that tells all of his patients this quote daily. I listened to this quote one time and kept saying it over and over, which made so much sense to me!

Motion keeps us lubricated and non-motion causes us to rust up just like the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz. Scientifically, our joints are cushioned by cartilage, synovial membranes around the joint and a lubricating fluid called synovial fluid inside our joints. As one becomes older, joint movement is more stiff and less flexible due to the fact that the amount of lubricating fluid inside the joint decreases and the cartilage becomes thinner.

In order to keep the mind and body stimulated, balanced and healthy I sincerely encourage motion at least once a day that calls for breaking a sweat. When you become active, blood flows at a more rapid pace than just a resting heart rate. Synovial fluid is an amazing substance that is secreted depending on the level of activity and movement of each joint. When we don't move it, the synovial fluid turns to a thick gel or paste – think of toothpaste vs motor oil.

When we move the joints in their fullest range of motion in a warm up before an intense workout, our body temperature rises and the paste becomes more like oil. As many studies are showing that movement can preserve joints, it is the lifeblood of joints. Hence the saying, "Motion is lotion, when you don't use it you will break.”

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Just downloaded the Yelp app? Welcome to the party. If you're feeling a little dazed and confused, I've put together six top tips to get you startedÉ and addicted. You're welcome.

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Bookmarks – You know what they say about good

intentions… If you’ve got an epic list of places you’ve been meaning to visit, simply search for that spot on the Yelp app and tap Bookmark. It’ll be added to your Bookmarks list, which you can then check on the go by location, name, or date added. Easy. Pro tip: Yelp is in 32 countries, so you can even plan ahead and save your dream destinations before your holiday.

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Nearby – Sometimes we all need a bit of inspiration on

the go. Maybe you’re in an area that you don’t know very well or maybe you just want to try something new? Hit the Nearby page and get inspired by the results —depending on the time of day, the suggestions will change to give you the best options! Fancy that.

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Check-In Offers – Everyone loves a little something for free, right? If you’re after a sweet deal, give the CheckIn Offers a browse using the Nearby page above. Once you’ve found something to tempt you, just head to the business and check in on the app. To redeem the offer that pops up, just show it to the staff. These offers range from complimentary coffees to discounts off your bill and even free entry to clubs.

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want to see places that are open? Or maybe you want to filter your search results by the highest rated businesses?

Done and done. Tap Filter and narrow down your search — you can even filter results to show reservations, credit card facilities, free Wi-Fi, if dogs are allowed, places that are good for children — and more.

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e are starting to get our first bursts of warm weather and the thought of being beach body ready is coming to mind. I am always amused when I ask my students what they want to work on or stretch in a yoga class, and they ask for core work. Yogis with a well-developed practice know sun salutations strengthen the abdominals and that any of the Warriors with proper form, engage the bandhas and work the core. With that in mind, I have put together some special sequences that will really blast your belly, springing you forward for that summer time body.

Right now I am a big fan of Dolphin. Starting from all fours, place your palms on the ground and curl your toes under, lifting your hips. This will bring you into a shortened Downward Facing Dog. Take in a deep breath and as you exhale, extend forward into a plank. The trick to a plank is to have a flat back and your tailbone slightly tucked, while lifting through the shoulder blades.

As you inhale, lift your hips back up to that shortened Downward Facing Dog. Continue for 12 repetitions, but on the 12th rep, hold for 30 seconds. Then drop down to your knees and superset Dolphin with a Spinal Balance. To do a Spinal Balance from all fours, just lift opposite arm and opposite leg for a total of six rounds each side.

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Then continue back to Dolphin for three sets.

Side planks are another great way to get your core, specifically your obliques. To turn it up a notch, simply add hip dips to them. From a side plank, making sure to stack the shoulder over the wrist, dip the hip 12 times. Rotate to a regular plank and hold for 30 seconds before you switch to the opposite side to do your side plank and dip the hip another 12 repetitions. Complete this work-out for three sets and your core will definitely be feeling it.

Last but not least is good ol' Boat Pose. All the previous routines have gotten your upper core and obliques, but have not really hit your lower abdominals. There is an easy way to remedy this.

From a Boat Pose you can straighten your legs and lift your feet higher in the air. You can also add a mini crunch for ten to fifteen times. After working in Boat Pose, I like to kick around and immediately follow it with a plank upper wards of 30 seconds to a minute. Do this for three rounds.

I hope you had fun enjoying the holidays, but the time has come to get it in gear and start thinking about the summer months. There is no moment like the present.

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