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COVER STORY Brandon Collins and the 3rd Invitational Silver State Tattoo & Arts Festival

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FEATURE Crystel Chavis Montecinos' Clementine Vidalia Design Mustang Ranch Steakhouse Reno eNVy / Battle Born The Lessons of Mick Dodge

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Be Okay. I’m just going to come right out and say this: You are okay. I know that is completely counter-everything that you think and say to yourself all day, every day. It’s also the opposite message you’ve been fed your whole life. The church says you need to be saved. The ad folks say you need more stuff. The army will help you be all you can be. And you probably had a girlfriend who had a tip or two for you. And then there’s the self-help book, guru, workshop. There is a nauseating amount of self-help programs out there. From healing family karma to past life regressions to soul retrievals to dealing with money issues. From protecting yourself from energy vampires to how to attract a soul mate to ensuring you never have a bad hair day again. Ever. And really, who can resist the chance to finally learn the secret handshake. There are so many of these kinds of things out there for you to trip over that if you weren’t fucked up already, just reading through the list could convince you that you’re broken in ways you never even imagined. But who has the time or the money to be able to fix all these maladies in one lifetime. 6 Reno Tahoe Tonight

And thinking about more than one lifetime is no less troubling. I recently read about a process that helps you clear karma from your ancestors. Really? This is a thing now? Trust me, I’m issue-rich enough just dealing with my own behaviors and self-sabotaging thought patterns. Don’t tell me I’ve got to bear the weight of the mistakes from generations ago. What thinks will they think up next? If you’re like me (and since we share 99.9% of DNA, there’s a high probability of that) just reading this far probably has you feeling a little anxious. And since I’m the one who is partly responsible for that, I’m going to tell you what you can do about it: Relax. While all of what they say may be true. (And really, there’s a good chance it’s not.) There are much easier ways to get right with the Universe. Namely:

Be Grateful. Be Present. Be Kind. That may be all you need. Really. Science shows that if we are grateful, we either become happier or we attract more things to be grateful for. Either way, it’s a boon. I’m OK with being happy because I have more to be

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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 virtual tribe known as Rebelle Society. (He’s also a novelist, essayist, videographer, painter, bike rider, and sometimes salvager of troubled lives.) He also finds it helpful to talk with other humans. Feel free to friend him, follow him, or just invite him out for a beer. Waking Up at Rembrandt’s, his debut novel, has received local and national critical acclaim. The second edition of the novel is available in print (think of vinyl, only for books) and on multiple e-version platforms. There’s also a book of poetry, love jaywalks, available everywhere ebooks are sold. Still on the horizon: a collection of essays, some new paintings, and a second novel, painted oxen, due out just as soon as all the words finish lining up. In the meantime, feel free to visit his website whenever you like. There's more stuff there. www.tlqonline.com.

happy about, or with being happy because I learned to change my thinking. Either way, I’m happy. Truthfully, I’d be okay with the ignorance-is-bliss variety of happiness. I’d still be happy. Which is the point. Being grateful is not as hard as it sounds. It’s really just being aware of how ridiculously fortunate we are to be alive. Hey look, this wrapping on my body (called skin) is still keeping all my blood from leaking out all over the room. And check it out, the sun came up again, allowing us to continue to see, eat, not freeze to death. Also, the color blue is really beautiful. As I’ve mentioned, there’s so much out there about being “present” that I hesitate even to utter that phrase. But the simple truth is, when we are focused on the present moment, then we are not able to worry about the past or the future. (It’s liberating just to think about, isn’t it?) This one thing has the power to free up all kinds of space in your psyche. And if you’re not worried about the past, then whatever your ancestors did or didn’t do doesn’t matter one damn bit. I think the important thing to remember about being present is that you really can’t be anywhere else. We lie to ourselves all the time about this. And we imagine that

it takes years and years of discipline to be present. But really, it takes no energy at all. We’re already there. We just have to remember. Oh, yeah, I’m present. Look there, I’m still present. Even now. Still present. Finally, being kind just makes us feel better in general. It costs us nothing. I am far from the first person to suggest this. The Dalai Lama, for instance, has often reduced his whole philosophy of life, the universe, and everything to one simple tenet: My religion is kindness. And who doesn’t want to be kind. Think about it. Being shitty doesn’t actually make you feel better. If you’re honest with yourself, you’re never mean to someone (even someone you think deserves it) and then walk away feeling better about yourself. Being kind is the ultimate win-win. Well, there you go. And it didn’t cost you hundreds or thousands (or hundreds of thousands) of dollars. And you didn’t have to commit to a weekend workshop, or buy a new yoga mat, or even change your diet. (Though, come to think of it, you do look like you could lose a few.) I’m just kidding. Really.

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Art Spot Reno-Art Walk Reno “More Art Everywhere” May marks the one-year anniversary for Art Spot Reno and the revitalized Art Walk Reno event. Over the course of the past 12 months, Art Walk Reno has collaborated with a dozen local nonprofits, more than 20 galleries and alternative venues and nearly 400 local and regional artists. In January 2015, two stops along the walk, held every first Thursday, were listed among “Nevada’s 10 Unmissable Spots for Art Lovers,” by www.theculturetrip.com. To celebrate, on May 7, Art Walk Reno is partnering with Loud as Folk, a monthly musical extravaganza, and filling the Riverwalk corridor with art and music. Loud As Folk will be showcasing Yotam Ben Horin, from Israel, and Forest Pooky, from France. Money raised from both events will benefit St. Mary’s Art Center and Retreat in Virginia City. Eric Santti is the featured artist, and there are sure to be a few extra surprises along the way. Art Spot Reno is part of a vital, creative ecosystem developing within the city. The monthly art walk fuels creativity within the community and helps organize alternative gallery space -- in office buildings, salons, tattoo parlors, restaurants, and bars. These unique spaces allow emerging artists more opportunities to showcase their work.

One challenge of having a strong creative class in a burgeoning city is the ability to keep them once gentrification sets in. It’s essential to support street-level culture by all means possible. Every month, Art Walk Reno commissions a local artist to hand paint 20 glasses and produce a signed, limited-edition print. They quickly are becoming collector’s items. The Art Walk finishes with a fun, interactive raffle. Prizes include limited edition prints, art lessons, and our popular More Art Everywhere T-shirts. But the prize that excites participants the most is the grand prize, a $200 voucher for any piece of art on the walk. Walkers return monthly with hopes of winning that prize. For more information please visit www. artspotreno.com Eric Brooks weaves the tragic, natural and perverse into webs sometimes a little too recognizable. He also likes to look at pictures, and can be found wandering the streets of Reno doing just that.

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First Street went first class by installing high speed fiber internet in the two high-rise buildings known as the pillars of StartUp Row. This tech savvy strip of pavement is going to be able to load and send more gigabytes per minute than Silicon Valley. Take that Google Fiber. Let me root, root, root for the home team. (Wait, which one?) In one of the Aces Baseball’s first kickoff games of the season, our professional home team played our University home team, the Wolf Pack. Fans spent the evening cheering for both sides, though attendees were torn on who to place bets on. Reno was the real winner. Sighting: Bill Gates seen in the Atlantis. OK, not really, but if Bill Gates had been in Reno on April 9th I am sure he would have attended the 2015 Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology’s Awards, hosted by Dave Archer and Mayor Hillary Schieve,? Reno’s technology leaders. Citizens, companies and individuals that have spent the last year growing, assisting and building our community’s technology environment were honored and awarded for their

hard work. Congratulations to all the winners, Reno’s dream of being a tech hub is becoming a reality thanks to you, Billy would be proud. If the apocalypse comes you can now take Shelter downtown. The iconic and long empty Woolworth’s building located on First Street has been purchased and the basement has been renovated and brought back to life as Shelter. The underground venue, a bowling alley and restaurant by day and dance club by night, invited guests to a sneak peek at their grand opening on April 8th. With all these options, now you can bunker down – downtown – and never have to leave Shelter. Reno finds a grey hair. Reno celebrates its 147th birthday on May 9th in a way that any 24/7 town would be proud of. The Riverwalk District hosts a day of festivities with the ‘Biggest Little 5k Run’ to kick off the day. After you've run off those cake calories you can keep the party going at the Reno River Festival; enjoy live music, check out local vendors and cheers the BLC! Who needs party favors with a birthday like this?

Don't be eNVious, you can sit with us. Reno eNVy celebrates its’ 10th anniversary of a brand that reminded Nevadans we have something to brag about. Scott Dunseath has been making it easy for you to show off, dress to impress and make people green with eNVy for over a decade now. Purchase your Battle Born pride… besides all the cool kids are doing it. Last Piece of Advice Need to start planning your summer reading for those long and gorgeous days in the Lake Tahoe sand? You could start by picking up the UK Cosmopolitan May issue. It features one of the strangest and sexiest of Reno’s local fashion designers and lines, Strange Bikinis. Bikini tops off to Ali Strange, a local designer getting world attention. Downtown's darling, Britton Griffith-Douglass, spends her days placing tenants in StartUp Row. As the sun sets, she plans the finest events in the Riverwalk District. At moonlight, under the stars, she's reminded that the biggest of dreams come to life in the Biggest Little City. Britton.rec@gmail.com Reno Tahoe Tonight 11

YELP SPRINGS FORWARD: BOOK 5 NEW CATEGORIES OF BUSINESS ON YELP

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otice anything different when you woke up this morning? The bright warmth on your face? It’s called sunshine. That song in the air? Birds! And what about those lovely clicking and tapping sounds all around you? That is the music of Yelpers everywhere, booking and ordering from local businesses directly on Yelp about 1.5 million times to date. We spent all winter helping you survive the snowpocalypse by sending food delivery straight to your door and booking escapes to tropical getaways and Napa wine tours, and now it’s time to ring in spring with a fresh crop of partners that have made five new categories of businesses transactable on Yelp Platform. Yes, the great outdoors is beckoning, and Yelp wants to help you answer its call. That’s why we partnered with Vimbly to make activities from over 5,000 local vendors instantly bookable on Yelp. Rent a paddle board, take a photo safari, or parachute out of a plane! If you’re a golfer (or you just really enjoy driving a golf cart around and drinking beer outside), you can even book a tee time on Yelp thanks to our partnership with GolfNow. It’s all just par for the course with Yelp Platform. Send beautiful blooms from a local florist to a special someone (Mother’s Day is on the horizon) through our new partnership with BloomNation. Get vacay ready with spa and salon treatments through Vagaro. Party like it’s Spring Break 1999 with VIP bottle service and table booking through Yelp’s first nightlife partner, TableList. But why stop there? Spring is for the new and adventurous. Maybe this is the year you heed that little voice in your head and take the plunge by becoming a great local business owner yourself. Whether you’re a baker or a violin instructor, book a free consultation with one of thousands of lawyers and learn how to get started the right way, courtesy of Platform partner LegalZoom. If you’ve got ideas, let us hear them. As your local Community Manager, I love meeting with business owners and Yelpers alike to answer questions, hear the wonderful ways you use the website and mobile app to connect with great local businesses, and discuss the features and functions you would like to see in the future. Lets get coffee or do lunch. Reach out to me @YelpReno on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or email me at reno@ yelp.com. If you’re a developer with a service the Yelp community would love, please check out www.yelp. com/developers or reach out to us at bizdev@yelp.com.

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AMERICA MATTERS MEDIA TAKES IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL America Matters Media, the home of community radio in northern Nevada and the world, has created a gamechanging relationship with Lotus Radio Corp. and KCKQ AM 1180. On Monday, April 13, 2015, America Matters Media began broadcasting on the new flagship signal, expanding its airtime hours to 6am – 6pm, seven days a week. The listening map now encompasses the areas surrounding Reno, Sparks, and Carson City and reaches north of Pyramid Lake, west of Truckee, south to Gardnerville and east to Fernley.

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Located at the Reno Town Mall, AMM encourages listeners to join the live studio audience and watch the shows happen in person. You can even get behind a microphone if you want to chime in on the conversation. Not only does AMM broadcast daily on terrestrial signal AM 1180, they stream live online at americamatters.us and via the TuneIn Radio mobile app. Every show is also recorded for podcast and posted on the website. AMM has been operating in its current inception for nearly three years and offers unique opportunities for individuals and organizations in the community to speak directly to the community. This is made possible through multiple vehicles including the lowest cost radio advertising and sponsorship packages available in the market, social media exposure across a wide portfolio of pages, networking and fund-raising events, opportunities to be an on-air guest, and even host your own show. AMM is a young, flexible, innovative resource working to meet the community’s aspirations. The combination of radio content, social media promotions, public relations & community outreach, and our hosts’ efforts to tightly integrate their show with additional marketing efforts produce the best results for engagement and exposure.

The current AMM lineup features over 30 topical talk shows every week, including health and wellness, financial planning and investing, animal issues, all things Nevada, food & beverage, military matters, arts and entertainment, seniors, government and politics (all sides), technology, business, and even a correspondentdriven morning drive show.

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With AMM’s greatly expanded coverage area and powerful new AM signal, the value AMM offers the community at large has also grown exponentially. In collaboration with mall owner Rob Rothe and Buy Local guru Dave Asher, AMM is helping to create the “Community Town Hall @ Reno Town Mall.” With the expanded signal reach and airtime hours, AMM can now offer live weekend broadcasts of classes, public meetings, local sports coverage, and more! For more information, show schedules, streaming, podcasts, and more, please visit americamatters.us. For advertising, sponsorship, and show creation information, contact Eddie Floyd at 775-384-4444.

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Alfyn Photography Photographer- Alfyn Gestoso Assisting photographer and Lighting Director Colin Nicolai Models Brandon Collins, Tayler Wooten, Lina Maria, Dana Foltz, Leisha Love Katherine Rae Long, Angela Davis, Kate Olsen, Briana Maselli, Gabrielle Marangi Kourtney Kaye Martin, Annie Carlos, Bryli Friberg, Lita Garcia Tina Mokuau HUMA for Lina Maria, Kate Olsen, Dana Foltz, Bryli Friberg Katherine Rae Long and Annie Carlos Joufika Gestoso HMUA for Angela Davis, Briana Maselli, Leisha Love Crystal Bell HMUA for Gabrielle Marangi Cover shoot location Peppermill Resort Reno Hair and makeup done at Hatch Reno

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BRANDON COLLINS AND THE 3RD INVITATIONAL SILVER STATE TATTOO & ARTS FESTIVAL May 15-17 2015 at The Peppermill Hotel Casino's Naples Ballroom “I get to go to work every day and do something that I love to do, with my friends, and I get paid for it. I can't think of another job that can be any better than that. Not to say it's not hard and stressful as hell sometimes, but it's so rewarding. And I never want to leave that.” - Tattoo artist Brandon Collins

he was often-times perceived to be an aloof, intense, brooding and generally humorless cuss. Much has changed for Collins—especially in the past year or so— and today the artist, while still intense, is less restless, and has found peace with his artistry, his place in the industry and increasingly, with himself.

One of the things that makes tattoo artist Brandon Collins so interesting is his curious, inquisitive mind and his voracious appetite for knowledge, and new professional and cultural experiences. Since we first began covering him in 2009, Collins has traveled to Japan, Germany, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and developing nations, to absorb tattoo culture and customs and further his educational awareness and immersion in the craft. In the process, Collins has improved himself as both an artist and a human being. He's gone inward to quiet the demons that, at times, seemed to almost overwhelm him. Collins has now emerged as a respected tattoo artist, convention director, collector and globe-trotting student of the art form, with an entrepreneurial drive to promote the industry, foster collaborative artistic projects and deliver exceptional customer service to his customers, at the newly renamed Lasting Dose Tattoo, now owned by Mike Curatello.

Collins' line of aftercare products (some of which are organic), called The Solution Brand, are cruelty free, all natural replacements for the standard petroleum based treatments that are still pervasive in the industry. “For years and years you used A&D or you used Vaseline,” notes Collins. “But it does nothing for your skin. I read many reports that said petroleum is actually terrible for your skin. One study took blood samples from people who overused petroleum and they found that petroleum molecules were attaching themselves to the red blood cells of the host. Just the thought of that blew my mind. I said to myself, Why am I putting petroleum on people's bodies? Collins found a couple of products on the market that were natural and non-petroleum based tattoo ointments. “I purchased a few of them and I liked them, says Collins, but they were very expensive.” He then started researching the ingredients and figured he could make the product himself—and more affordably. “I investigated different essential oils and herbs and their interactions with the skin. Mark Moots, my business partner and I, started making the products in my kitchen. We were just making it for each other and the guys in

But Collins was not always as warm and fuzzy as he appears to be now. Like many misunderstood creatives,

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the shop. Our clients were really starting to like it and began asking for it. It got to the point where I could not make it anymore, because it was interfering with everything else I was doing. So we brought in a third partner Amber, who is making it for us. She is more of an apothecary-herbalist and she adjusted the formula a bit until it was perfect. We decided to build a company and start selling the items. The product line includes soaps that are specifically designed for healing the affected areas of tattoos. The products have skin cell rejuvenation properties, and anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral. So we have the soaps, the salves and an all natural sunblock. It's in a stick form so you can localize it.â&#x20AC;? For the past three years Collins has been working to establish his Silver State Tattoo & Arts Festival as a premier convention destination, showcasing some of the finest domestic and international talents in the industry. The three day event, happening May 15-17 at The Peppermill, will feature booths, select vendors, educationals and various contestsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including the popular Ms Silver State Tattoo beauty pageant. (Some of the models appearing in this lighthearted editorial, inspired by the film The Hangover, are former or current Silver State winners and pageant contestants.) In what turned out to be one of the artist's most candid interviews to date, Collins, in part one of a multi-part series, speaks about the convention and the changes in his professional life. RTT: Let's talk about Silver State. You're now in your third year. What are some of the highlights people can expect this year? Brandon Collins: We have some incredible tattoers coming this year. We do every year, really. In the tattoo world we have some very popular and well-known names that people within the industry would know. (London was on television, so a lot of

COVER STORY people know who he is.) We have guys from England, a bunch from Canada, New Zealand, and from all over the United States. Every year we have someone from pretty far away. Last year we had someone from Japan and from Germany. The year before that we had Iian Mullen from Sweden. Every year I try to step up the caliber and make it so that no matter what booth you go to, you absolutely know you're going to get a great tattoo. A lot of times at tattoo conventions you'll go to a booth and be like, 'That guy's not very good,â&#x20AC;? and you're searching to find a good tattooer. At Silver State, I want it to be less about how good they are and more about if their style matched what you want. So you know that, without even trying, that every tattooer there will give you a great tattoo, the only question will be do they have time and does their style matches what you're looking for. RTT: What's happening programmatically this year? Brandon Collins: Lasting Dose Tattoo is having a satellite gallery which is gonna be about fifty feet from the convention itself, in another room called the Sorento Room. They'll have all kinds of mediums, from tattoo artists, not just locally, but also regionally and from around the United States. We're also having A Pound of Flesh, they manufacture fake hands that you can tattoo. So we're having A Pound of Flesh contest, sponsored by A Pound of Flesh that will also be in the art gallery. You can go in there and vote on the best hand you like. The winner will get a full fake arm and a number of other prizes. RTT: That's fascinating. Are these fake limbs better than pig skin or leather? Brandon Collins: Yes, much better. It actually started out as a way for beginners to learn how to tattoo. But tattoers have embraced Reno Tahoe Tonight 19

it and they're now doing amazing tattoos on these hands and displaying them and selling them for substantial amounts of money. And what's cool about that as well is that you're pretty limited about where you can tattoo on the human body, as far as how it's going to heal. Say the hand for example. You can do the top of the hand. You can do the fingers for the most part, but everything else is off limits. But on the Pound of Flesh hands, you can tattoo the whole thing: the palms, fingernails, finger tipsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;everything. RTT: In addition to travel and other transitions, you are now no longer the owner of Nightmare. There's a new name, Lasting Dose and new owner. Tell me about the changes that have happened in your professional career. Brandon Collins: I was never the sole owner of Nightmare; it was Mike and myself. We were business partners for eight years. I honestly didn't necessarily ever want to be an owner. It kind of just happened, and it was my way into the tattoo industry. Um... [Pause] What I'm about to say hasn't really been said publicly. RTT: But you are going on the record? Brandon Collins: Yes, on the record. I just came to a point in my career where I felt like I never got an opportunity to be just a tattooer. I never got an opportunity to be just the guy who goes to work and does his tattoos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and then leaves. I always had these other responsibilities. And it's my own fault, and I did it to myself. I had the tattoo convention; I had the after care company and then I had the shop. It was starting to effect not only my life, but the people around me and my relationships with the people at the shop. I felt like I was doing them a disservice by being stressed out and grumpy and snappy and just not my regular self. I felt like something had to give; that something had to go. So I had a conversation with

COVER STORY Mike and said, hey, I want to do my thing. So, I sold him my half. Mike is now the principal owner. I went to Australia about a month after that went down and that's when the name change happened and when they opened the gallery next door. RTT: Were you guesting in Australia? Brandon Collins: I was doing a number of things. I did two tattoo conventions, one in Melbourne and then one in New Plymouth New Zealand. Then I went and did a guest spot at a friend's shop in Tasmania. After that I just basically goofed off and went surfing. I needed to do a me thing. I met up with a few people here and there, but mostly I was by myself quite a bit. I did a lot of deep reflection. And then I came back to a brand new shop. A new guy was there; the name was changed. Everything was repainted and everything was different. It was really very hard for me. It was hard enough that it wasn't my shop anymore. But to have all these changes, it kind of made me reclusive. I shut myself off from everybody. I didn't know how to handle it. I know that put a strain on everybody at the shop too and that really sucks. RTT: You had to find what your new role would be, even though it was your decision to step out of the ownership position. Brandon Collins: Yes. And it wasn't this slow transition. I came back to a completely different place. It kind of threw me for a loop. My station was completely torn apart and put in boxes because they had to paint the place. I wasn't expecting that. RTT: And the upside...? Brandon Collins: It was good. I needed that. It was exactly what needed to happen. I got a chance to set my station up in a little bit Reno Tahoe Tonight 21

different way. I moved some things around and hung some new paintings. So things were fresher. For a little while I kept to myself and had to deal with it. Going from being part of the decision-making process for eight years and then being just a guy that goes, there was really rough on me. I've been told that I'm â&#x20AC;&#x153;Type Aâ&#x20AC;? and have to be in control. And there's an element of truth to that. So for me to relinquish complete control was one of the craziest things I've ever been through. Even though the change was really hard on me, I feel like we're now on the right track. It's not perfect, nor do I think it'll ever be perfect because we're like 22 Reno Tahoe Tonight

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a little family inside the shop. We're all brothers and we all love each other and we all hate each other kind of at the same time. I am starting to realize now that, it's not only been stressful on me, it's been stressful on them. Mike in particular. Recently I have been trying to give him as much space as I can and be as understanding as I can, cause I know what he's going through, from the opposite side. The transition was a drastic change for me, so it had to have been a drastic change for him. And I gotta say I am really proud of Mike and Kelsey and what they've done with the shop, and how they've made it this new thing. All the guys at the shop are so happy and everyone's stoked to go to work. It's all different and fun. I think there's a great future for Lasting Dose. The opening show was packed. It was crazy! They've done a

really good job, not only aesthetically with the venue, but promoting it and getting the right artists in there. They're doing a really good thing for the community. RTT: Was this “nicer guy” that you are now always in there? You seemed to have such an aloof exterior. I never was certain if that was an affectation of the almost stereotypical “tattooer asshole.” That guy who is grumpy, with poor eye contact, and no bedside manner, but who can tattoo his ass off. And folks are willing to deal with that guy because he's so good at what he does. Did you know or ever feel like you were an asshole? Brandon Collins: [Laughter] I don't think that I was ever an asshole. I do realize that I come off that way Reno Tahoe Tonight 23

sometimes. In part though, that could have a lot to do with my upbringing. My father is one of the nicest men on the planet, but he can be abrupt and pretty forthright. I spent five years in the Marine Corps (attaining the rank of Corporal) and that's a whole different world where if things are not said or done in a certain way, someone's gonna DIE. I did end up being in charge of something like fifty Marines. So if I say 'You need to go somewhere' and you don't go there, someone's gonna get hit with an IED, or someone's gonna get picked off by a sniper. When you're in an environment that's dangerous, where lives are at stake, you have to know that the person next to you is on the same page, and can almost know in advance what you're thinking at all times. So for me to transition to the artistic world, where people just kind of do their own thing, was really difficult for me. I think I come off as an asshole, but I am not. I'm just gruff. And I think with the added stress, it made it even worse. I have a pretty low tolerance for a lot of things. But now that I have started traveling so much more in the last five or six years, and going to third world countries where you don't have the opportunity to be in control, I've learned a lot about myself. No longer having the stress of shop ownership has been critical as well. I do a lot of backpacking and hiking and in those type of activities, you're not in control. That mountain is in control and tells you what you can and cannot do. That's helping me to not be so much of a control freak; letting things go where they need to go. It's like surfing. You don't control of the wave. The only way to survive is to get on top of the wave and then use the wave's momentum to push you; then you can control your little area on the wave, not the wave itself. That's the way I want to deal with my life; to let life take me and steer it in the direction I want to go, instead of trying to change life by changing the people around me. 24 Reno Tahoe Tonight

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5/2 - 2nd Annual “EL BOWLRRITO DOS” PRO-AM Bowl Skateboarding Party Competition at Skatehouse Skate Park. 867 Eloise Ave Suite C, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150. Bowl Skateboarding, Verde Mexican Rotisserie, and Music. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in style with the Skatehouse Skate Park South Lake Tahoe. Registration starts at 8am; competition starts at 11am. $20 per division. Check facebook.com/terrorintahoe for the latest info. Including practice sessions and bands. 5/5 GRIZ with The Floozies and Muzzy Bean at The Knitting Factory Reno – 211 N Virginia St, Reno, Nevada 89501. 7pm. (775) 323-5648. 5/9-15 Bike Week is a fun annual challenge to get to work or school using a bicycle as an alternative form of transportation. Bike Week is filled with free events, perks and prizes. Register, track your miles and find out more info at www.BikeWashoe.org.

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5/9 – Foster the People with Milo Greene at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino 2500 E Second St, Reno, Nevada 89595 – 8pm. Tickets $38 and up. 5/16 – The Folk and The Lore at the Nevada Museum of Art 160 West Liberty Street Reno, NV 89501. 5pm. "Wanderlust – Stories about “What Happens When you Get Out of Reno And Hit the Road.” Cash Bar by Chez Louie. Storytelling Starts at 6pm; done by 8pm. 5/29 – Passion Pit with Young The Giant and Holychild at the Grand Sierra Silver State Pavilion. 7:30pm. Tickets $35 and up. 5/30 – Body Art Showcase at Jub Jubs Thirst Parlor 71 South Wells Avenue Reno. 8pm. $20 at the door. Semi-formal attire requested. After Party starts at 11pm with DJs and live performances. This showcase has been opened up to several artists in our community to create Fantasy, Futuristic or Masquerade and Circusthemed body art pieces. There will be photos of the art pieces on the walls, printed on fabric by Burning Arts Collective. Live versions of the body art pieces will also be walking around the event for the public to interact with. Prints of the photographed pieces will also be for sale. 5/30 – Meg Myers at The Knitting Factory Reno – 9pm.

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HONEYS AND HEROES 2015 APPRECIATION DANCE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 Your local Reno-Tahoe models would love to invite all local male and female veterans to the Honeys and Heroes 2015 Appreciation Dance and live pin-up photo shoot event. This event will be taking place on Saturday, May 16th from 2-10pm at your local VA Hospital on 975 Kirman Reno, NV 89502. Local pin-up models are asking for the opportunity to have their pictures taken with their local heroes. We've also chosen to include a dance because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about connectivity. Our honeys want to talk to local vets, listen to their individual story, talk about their scars both seen and unseen, and discover how their lives have been shaped by their stories. Come dance with your favorite gal! We are encouraging everyone to wear their uniforms or dress in your favorite war era style, it would help make the day memorable. Each registered veteran will receive a free keepsake photo with their favorite honey to keep the smiles going after the event. You are motivated leaders who love to serve. You have afforded the rest of us our freedom. Tell us your stories, and let us help bring awareness to the different ways you can continue to serve our community, and to the issues you feel are not being addressed. We look forward to see everyone at this fun and exciting event!!

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Come celebrate with Soul Space on Saturday May 16, 2015. The past year has been a blast and we'd love to have everyone come celebrate with us! From 9:30am to Noon we will be holding free classes every 30 minutes. Come take JIGGY Spin, Aerial Yoga, SPINSANITY, Amped Bootcamp, Soul Flow Yoga and Sweat Spin for FREE. Sign up today at www.soulspacereno.com At noon, we will have an Aerial Silk performance. These ladies have been working hard at this performance. Come see the show! At 12:30 Chip Marsland, world renowned food scientist, co-founder and CEO of Yevo speaks about the importance of essential nutrients and much more!

The sweat party starts at 9:30am and the PARTY party starts at Noon and ends at 3:00! Bring your sweet soul... Get your sweat on... Donate blood.... Eat amazing food.... Drink some good beer.... Shop... Win some cool prizes... Smile. Amy Burkett CPT, LMT Owner, Soul Space 100 West Liberty St. Suite 195 Reno, NV 89501 775.232.0449

There will be a raffle for anyone who attends the party. We are giving away massages, fitness classes and other goodies! We will have the best Mediterranean food in Reno provided by Hummus and local beer and drinks from The Depot in the parking lot. The United Blood Services Bloodmobile will be here from 11:15-2:00 for anyone who would like to donate blood. All donators will receive free fresh squeezed juice and a 10 minute reflexology massage by Christopher Gallagher. Sign up at www. bloodhero.com and use sponsor code: SOULSPACE Inside we will have the newest Summer clothing line from Beyond Yoga, Yevo the newest nutritionally packed food source, Products from Nutragen and a Trunk Show by the local and amazing boutique Chez Vous!

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With Mother's Day and all of the derby parties happening this month, it's the perfect time to showcase some of the most extravagant and eyepopping creations by the talented Crystel Chavis Montecinos and Clementine Vidalia Design. Montecinos continues to get raves for her design aesthetic that borrows from classic traditions, while adding a flare that's unique. Here are some of the testimonials that have come streaming in: “Clementine, I have found a very curious symptom of adorning the hats you have designed for me: Suddenly my heart feels breezy and my steps seem to bounce. Your hats are magical and bring joy to everyone!” Erin Dawn Garrett, Registered Nurse – St. George Utah

“When I wear my 'Clementine Vidalia original' I thoroughly enjoy the look on every person's face as they view Crystal's unique creation! It sparks such happiness, joy and laughter! Crystal's genuine loving energy is the 'extra' each of us receives with our hat. Amazing!” Sandy Gordon, Banker – Reno, Nevada “Colorful and hand-crafted of the finest materials. Comfortable to wear and each hat is unique. They are a real head-turner.” Heidi Oleson, Realtor – Reno, Nevada In part two of our editorial on Clementine Vidalia Design, we look at more of Montecinos' bold, signature hats for all occasions. RTT: Beyond the obvious events, such as the horse derbies, when would folks wear your hats?

Crystel Chavis Montecinos: Oh everywhere! I often have folks tell me that putting on a hat makes them feel a little more special – be it happier, more confident, influential or more secure. The feeling is different for everyone. I have written a list of 40+ events that are suitable for hat wearing. One of my clients has told me that she loves to dress up after a long day at her grueling job. She does the housework and errands: trips to the post office, grocery store, etcetera in her fabulous pink hat and flowy dress. It erases the emotional stress of the day and makes her ordinary tasks entertaining. RTT: Can people contact you with special requests and orders? Crystel Chavis Montecinos: Absolutely. Many folks are worried about getting the right fit and that particular, unique, je ne sais quoi that will make them comfortable. I want people to be so comfy in my artwork that they will want to stuff it on their noggin every day! As of now I know that I will be making some groovy headgear for summer concerts, Burning Man, pub crawls, and the Red Hat Ladies Society. I have recently been approached about doing hats for an entire wedding party. I cannot wait start that project! Clementine Vidalia Design Exotic Handmade Hats mizcrystel@hotmail.com 775-240-1396

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Mustang Ranch Steakhouse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part 1 Fine dining in Virginia City used to be an oxymoron. But with the arrival of developer-mogul Lance Gilman's Mustang Ranch Steakhouse, VC finally has a sit-down meal destination that is first-class. Gilman and his son Donny have spent the better part of a year dialing in the establishment, upgrading and remodeling the multilevel, 150+ year-old structure. The building, located on the corner of Union and C Streets, also houses Gilman's Red Light Lounge downstairs, an intimate venue with a full bar, stage, sound system, flat screens and a cozy fireplace, which hosts live music four nights a week. The property also hosts the Julia Bulette Red Light Museum, a walkthrough exhibit chronicling the history of prostitution in Nevada, named after the fascinating and beloved madam, who turned Virginia City upside down with her flamboyant style, expensive taste and inimitable charm.

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A gift shop featuring Mustang Ranch merchandise and collectibles is positioned in the south frontage area near the large foyer. The classy, rustic dining room is awash in natural light and showcases the “hundred mile view” that has helped to make Union Street establishments so popular for visitors from around the word. Gilman's culinary team is top-notch, serving comfort fare that is as elegant as it is delicious, offering a perfect accent for any day trip to the historic mining town that was once the richest place on the planet. At the Mustang Ranch Steakhouse the food is the star, with mouthwatering favorites that include the 20 oz. Porterhouse Steak, Roasted Lemon Chicken, the 14 oz. Bone-in Cowboy, the 12 oz. Rib-eye and the Pasta Alfredo with Scallops. Their Warm Spinach Salad just might be the best I've had anywhere. Kentucky native Executive Chef Jeff Probus (formerly of Harrah's and Wolf Run Golf Course and winner of the “Tasters Choice Award at the Chili on the Comstock for three years in a row), designed a classic menu of steakhouse delights, showcasing his impressive southern gourmet skill sets. Probus and talented Head Chef Tony Calzaretta (formerly of the Grand Sierra Resort and Wild River Grille), prepared a delicious meal on my visit. Our starter dishes, crab cakes, classic prawn cocktail and bruschetta, were tasty and got devoured immediately. The Caesar Salad was refreshing and crisp. The entrees we selected included the Bone-in Cowboy, Filet Mignon, and Pasta Alfredo, and came out of the kitchen quickly. All the dishes were expertly plated and superbly executed. My 8 oz. Filet was cooked perfectly for my taste and the vegetables and mashed potatoes were delicious. For dessert, Lance suggested the crème brulee and that dish did not disappoint. The service, one of the standout aspects of the evening, was exceptional. Our server, Susu, made a fine wine recommendation, a bold 2011 Malbec, complemented the meat entrees well. Below, Lance Gilman explains how he acquired the property and created the Mustang Ranch Steakhouse. “The full story is, my partner and I purchased the Asamera Ranch from Gulf Oil. We own about 60% of the county. It's in that 60% that we're developing the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, which is home to Tesla and Switch, Wal Mart and the list goes on and on. So, with that happening, we decide that I should run for elected office, because there are three commissioners that completely run this county. One of them had been in the seat for twelve years, and the other one for fourteen years. They both had to run for re-election at the same time. 75% of the commission was going to turn over, and we were a little bit concerned about who might be leading the band. Two and half years ago I threw my name into the hat and I successfully ran for office. I'll have to run for re-election starting next year. Next year will be my fourth year and the commissioner seats are four-year terms. And I'll run again.

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“So we got up here and got busy. I'm on the Virginia City Tourism Commission as a commissioner. We were getting a lot of press, but it wasn't mentioning Virginia City. People kept asking me, 'Why don't you do something in Virginia City?' 'Why don't you become more of a part of Virginia City.' And my son Donny wanted to branch out himself. He wanted to see other things come into our business world. He and my daughter in-law Megan were interested in doing that. So I was looking for a venue here that would make us part of this town. The first thing we leased was a little place down the street and we were going to put in a beer bar and a gift shop – and maybe have some bar food. About thirty days into our lease down there, word got out that I was looking for opportunities here, and I got a silent call (because this wasn't listed), that the folks that owned the place (Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant), were looking to get out. We sat down and within two weeks we had a deal.” The Mustang Ranch Steakhouse is perfectly positioned on the main drag in town, right across the street from two of the signature destination properties in Virginia City: The Delta and the Bucket of Blood Saloon. There's even parking just steps from Gilman's front door. “In my opinion, if you think about where the sweetest spot in this town is to start out if you were a brand new business – this is the spot,” Gilman notes. “Look at the neighbors. That's the Bucket of Blood; it's probably the most infamous place in Virginia City. And it's basically right next door. We share Union Street, the busiest stretch of road here, where all the major events take place. We're on the main intersection in town on the corner of Union Street and C Street.“ Gilman's son Donny has been working with all of the seasonal festival events in Virginia City, like the Camel Races, Outhouse Races, Balls on the Mountain and others. Gilman notes, “We're now marquee sponsor of all of the events in Virginia City.” Visitors to northern Nevada can now add the Mustang Ranch Steakhouse to their to do list of fine dining destinations not to be missed, in nearby, historic Virginia City. Just thirty minutes from Reno, the Mustang Ranch Steakhouse is open Thursday through Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located at 5 North Union Street at C Street in Virginia City Nevada. Reservations encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. 775-847-4188. In part two of our feature, we will try the breakfast and lunch offerings at the Mustang Ranch Steakhouse, and take a closer look at the Red Light Lounge and the Julia Bulette Red Light Museum.

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It's more than a brand; it's a lifestyle. It's about pride and the pioneering spirit. It's reverence for the past and an irreverent celebration of individuality and freedom. It's personal expression with an edge, a battle born culture with it's own set of rules. Launched in a small tent about ten years ago. Not just a brand. A lifestyle. A true anthem we know. The signature brand true Nevadans adorn. It's Reno. It's eNVy. It's Battle Born.

In 2005, Reno eNVy started as a tent vendor at the Reno River Festival. They sold over 60 shirts that first weekend and realized that the community connected to this fun, irreverent brand. In 2008, they leased a 300 square foot space for a retail store in the West Street Market and so began their brick and mortar presence in Reno. They soon outgrew that space and relocated to their current 1800 square foot location on Sierra Street. Reno has a distinct personality and Reno eNVy captures that personality in subtle and not so subtle ways. Their iconic trailer logo celebrates Reno's outdoor lifestyle while poking fun and not taking themselves too seriously. The location is also home to the Reno Visitors Center and owner, Scott Dunseath, sits on the board as president of the Riverwalk Merchants Association and oversees the continued revitalization of the Riverwalk District. 54 Reno Tahoe Tonight

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The Lessons of Mick Dodge - Part Four Shari and Eddie Floyd's Wynema Ranch Wild Horse Sanctuary is located just to the west of the base of the Petersen Mountain range, which are aligned north and south near the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Dogskin Mountains. The Petersens run through northern Nevada's high desert north of Reno, near where I-395 meets the Hallelujah Junction north of the California-Nevada state line. Wagon trains transported miners bitten by the fever along the nearby Beckwourth Pass in the Sierras during the Gold Rush era. Now designated as a “natural area,” the Petersen Mountain grassland basin and range is on “public land” administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The air has the fresh scent scent of juniper, sagebrush and soil. The vegetation is rich in rabbit grass, Indian rice grass and cheat grass. The region is home to pinyon pine, deer, antelope, chuckar, valley quail, coyote and puma. There are natural springs in the east portion of the Petersen foothills – just off the ranch – where cattle graze. “The Wynema Ranch is surrounded by BLM,” says Eddie Floyd, a realtor, radio station owner and popular personality, concert promoter and magazine publisher. “There's only a couple of fee simple properties that are not Wynema ranch which we have first right of refusal on. When I first met Shari twenty years ago, she had two twenty-acre parcels there. Then, with me personally being involved in real estate, I wound up researching all the property. I found out that, with the exception of a 230-acre piece, everything else was divided up in twenties. What they had done was, they had made a bond district in the late 40's to raise money for schools, and they sold them off for like $500 or $600 dollars. People had them for years and years. So I found out who owned them, and wound up buying what is now the Wynema Ranch consisting of what is now approximately 600 acres. We acquired the entire ranch over a period of about six years. You can

do simple land splits on every twenty and every parcel there – meaning you can cut it up into four, five-acre parcels, or one seventeen acre piece with three oneacre parcels. And you don't need a subdivision map to do that. You can drill a well on each parcel. So, it lends itself to subdivision, but we have no intention of doing that. We want to keep it open for the wild horses.” According to Floyd, his wife Shari originally used the property to raise mules. “She had a mammoth jack and then she raised paint horses,” says Floyd. “She had cattle and then she raised exotic African cattle breeds: zebus and Watusi. Watusi are the largest horned cattle in the world. Zebu means 'hump back.'” The oldest living stand of mountain mahogany (small, flowering, nitrogen-fixing deciduous trees) in the world is in the Petersens, due east from the Wynema Ranch. Biologists have stayed with the Floyds while studying the remarkable genus. Renowned scientistconservationist and author, Craig Downer, famous for his advocacy to save endangered creatures worldwide, from wild horses to tapers, has asserted that the Petersens are the primitive, ancestral home of wild horses here in America. Floyd says, “Since the top of the Petersens is a reserve that can never be sold by law, Downer wants to reactivate the reserve and have the wild horses run free again someday.” Downer's is a complementary goal in line with the mission of the Wynema Ranch Wild Horse Sanctuary: to preserve a vital part of our American heritage physically embodied in the wild horses and burros who should be allowed to roam free. Not coincidentally, this ethos is shared by The Barefoot Sensei, Mick Dodge, and his Earthgym enthusiasts, who walk the earth and commune with nature in wild lands across the country. Here in our final installment of our four-part series, Reno Tahoe Tonight 69

FEATURE Tahoe based Earthgym pioneers Jacquie Chandler and Rachel Jane Flower share their stories, philosophies and views, and wax poetic regarding the holistic confluence they found in their renaturing practices and the powerful resonating connection they experienced at Wynema Ranch Wild Horse Sanctuary. Jacquie Chandler – Earthgym co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer “...It is now time to carry a circle of stone/And sing this sing this song across the land/To woman and children and all sorts of Man” - the Hoh Song, a walking directive from the Forest “Mountain Man, Mick Dodge, uses this map (see illustration) as a compass to guide that journey. It defines the three terrains of our planet and the walk that weaves them together. People in urban areas venture out to explore into the “open fenced lands” and some go deep into our “gated wild lands” (all wild land is now gated). The “Sitty” on the left, is our World – the urban area dominated by people doing a lot of sitting. The Earth, on the right, gated wild places with few, if any humans, but there is no ‘free’ land…it is all gated. And in the middle are places that weave some of each and transition.

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the café and headed into a marshland hike near the ocean. From there the adventure began. Eventually, our diverse movement styles merged (my background is dance and yoga), as we uncovered training opportunities on any terrain, from driftwood on a beach to a lamp post in downtown LA. (Wild to tame). “Traditionally the masculine right brain directive has been to explore, hunt or gather and bring back the stories to the feminine right brain principle that serves the circle of community. This evolved to become a guiding principle in the Earthgym training. Stories have no meaning without being shared. “Mick soon transferred to Fort Lewis to be closer to his Hoh homeland, and began taking deeper and deeper quests into the forest. His quests revealed more insights and clues than we could decode in a month, sometimes years. Mick would share these insights with me, and eventually, as each one of us quested, we would come together and explore the deeper meaning that became the Earthgym practice we all share today. First it was the four directions; then letters that make up words; then the words that make up stories; postures that influence moves and moves that influence minds, and minding that influences matter, story… which becomes reality. “My freelance design work transferred me to Lake Tahoe, where I learned about watersheds and started to feel responsible for my basin footprint. Somewhere along the timeline of lake activism, story coaching and kayaking, something shifted. As a designer and mother, my life always felt to be in service to my daughters, employees, vendors, vision and customers. But when I felt called by the water, my story shape shifted. It wasn’t long after running up Tunnel Creek Trail at dawn that the water, wind, sun and water began to speak to me. The verses emerge like pearls rolling around a table until you gather and carefully string them together. One verse came while watching a fire; the next one while running, trying to separate breath from wind. Eventually it all made sense: “Like Wind…I breathe and I blow Like Water…I nourish and flow Like Fire… I consume and I radiate And Like the Earth, I sustain and I cultivate I am Spirit in rhythm with the creative force Living in the abundance of loves infinite source” “Mick wonders if it is co-incidence that ‘listen’ and ‘silent’ share the same letters. Hmmm. The easiest way I’ve found to listen to the earth is through my feet. I walk to touch, receive and make sense. Make sense of my own story and its part in a cultural story that measures well-being with unsustainable consumption. I use sticks and stones to stretch and tone, so when I go outside I will feel at home. I follow my feet, so the

earth can teach. What has it taught me? Water! No ‘green’ without ‘blue’…It’s all about the water. “As destinations, Lake Tahoe and the The Hoh Rainforest ‘sell water.’ Rivers, lakes, flora, fauna, fish, trees, wildlife, resorts, property values…all here because of this water. So how we host this ‘water’ is key for our ability to thrive and survive. In the 2006 National Geographic Geotourism Scorecard, Lake Tahoe scored 69 of the 110 top world destinations. Our weakest link: showcasing our wildlife and indigenous heritage.”

with the land and her work in the world. Drawing from a background in mind-body-spirit practices, meditation, as well as quantum physics, she developed a program called “Quantum Walkabout,” designed to heighten perception and stimulate creative thinking. Living on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, she leads workshops and retreats, that include Earthgym practices, meditation, music and aromatic essences. In 2006 she established The Senssoma Institute to bring more ‘wild wisdom’ into the arts and business. Always a nature lover, if you can’t find her any time, she’s sure to be up the mountain or swimming in the lake.

Wild Mustangs “I’ve never been a fan of riding horses. I prefer watching them run, inspiring me to gallop. I was also fascinated to discover the vital role wild horses play as gardeners of the earth, especially the desert, ensuring water sustainability. (Savoy Institute has shown the power of migrating herds to stop desertification). Wynema Ranch feels like the Middle Earth Shire for Mustangs. They can be wild, although not fully free. However the sanctuary boundaries that protect them also provide an authentic love, respect and desire to share in the learning. What can you learn? You will know when you look them in the eye, watch them fly by, or feel their breath as they reach to know you. Mick’s decision to journey to Tahoe to meet the Wild Mustangs and honor those protecting them, served to amplify the calling our clan all share from the water: there is no separation, only distance, and every journey is two feet.

Born in England, Flower spent every available moment exploring the landscapes that defined her world. Wonderings that wove between urban and wild terrains. Yet, it was her fascination with the musings found in the fields, rivers, mountains and forests that formed into a deeper questing about how all things worked in nature, spirit and matter. Her academic and spiritual pursuits resulted in a BSc degree in Physics and a plane ticket to Hong Kong to study meditation. Flower recalls, “While still processing the scientific perspective of matter, I dove into my unconscious. I learned meditation practices that began to reprogram the eco-system of my mind; at the same time, re-aligning my senses to pieces of my surrounding previous unnoticed.” Flower trained in Buddhist and Indian spiritual practices designed to enable finer fields of perception to become tangible tools for waking states of consciousness.

“Recently, standing at the edge of Crescent Lake, Washington, I was training with one of Mick’s hammers. Held out in front of me, almost over the water, I began stirring it clockwise. After the momentum reached a continuous flow, I shifted the stirring to my body holding the stick steady. Soon a dance between the spirals formed and water spoke (in a vision). The lake became sucked up into the spin, moving from my feet through my body out my head, spinning my hair straight out. A spiral of translucence; white and blue water flying through me, then engulfing state and country; the planet into the infinite space until there was only this spinning DNA spiral of water and nothing else.

“And then comes the test on how well you ground enlightenment in reality. So…game on: I started a meditation center in Thailand; helped Thai Hill tribes create water transit systems to connect source to need, and trained teachers in a Thai-Burma refugee camp how to help displaced children work through grief of loss. These pivotal projects challenged my inner growth and deepened my understanding [about] how it is the connective tissue between land and culture that shape shifts our personal and collective story. Once these children were re-aligned with song, dance and ceremony that carried the callings of their land of origin, they could successfully map a way forward in communion with where they were now.”

“I walk to touch and touch to feel my way to a path that makes sense. I breathe in the oxygen trees provide me and breathe out carbon trees breathe in. Is it enough?”

Flower then traveled to Australia, earned a Masters Degree in writing and created a personal growth process called Passion-Mapping. “We guided people in nature to find something significant in the earth that would trigger a remembering of their authentic self. The most radical results came from those living deepest in the corporate story. I witnessed the value of weaving between the tame and the wild to find that middle path of balance, and flexibility,” Flower notes.

Rachel Jane Flower - Masters Degree in Writing Through her writing, coaching and wellness practice, Flower weaves the wisdom of the Earthgym. She trains and coaches, entrepreneurs and artists to develop their leadership instincts by accessing their wild side. She met Mick Dodge, and Jacquie Chandler in 2005 and began extensive Earthgym training, which had a deep impact on her relationship

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FEATURE through a tangible touch. “We lead similar retreats in underground dugouts deep in the outback of Australia. We used chanting and meditation to call on the land spirits to guide us.” It was 2005 when Flower discovered America, entering through San Francisco Bay. Hungry for the wild, she found her way to Lake Tahoe and met Chandler at a native American water ceremony meant to activate a surge throughout the water world for clarity and healing. Inspired by Tahoe’s temple of water, Flower brought two Maori elders to Tahoe to share their Haka for Life ceremony – an ancient ceremony that integrates sound and movement using dance, song and intent. The sessions were well-received, reinforcing her instincts to make Tahoe her U.S. base camp, where the culminate of her questing would further flower. Enter Mick Dodge Chandler connected Flower to Mick Dodge and Rachel brought Dodge to the Maoris. The touching of these two primal movement currents generated an instant charge, and the Earthgym clan expanded its roots. As Mick was becoming known as a “Barefoot Sensei,” (one step ahead) in his walk), Flower was refining her role as a sensei in personal development, weaving the earth-based practice of the Earthgym and other modalities into her business coaching. “My daily Earthgym walk brings me in sync with the nature right outside my door. I open myself to receive a daily download from the forest and the wildlife and the water. This vitamin EG fuels my creative process and informs the way I show up for everything – my relationships, my coaching, my retreats and programs.” Flower offers Earthgym retreats and workshops at Lake Tahoe and the San Francisco Bay Area. Chandler's geotourism advocacy, (influenced by her Earthgym practice) was set to serve the wild and the tame. The annual Tahoe Expo, produced by Sustainable Tahoe, provided a sampler of a geotourism menu which included hosting Nevada’s Wild Mustangs as a wildlife viewing attraction. Passionate about stewardship and sustainability, Flower has been an avid supporter and volunteer for Sustainable Tahoe. The efforts of many local groups willing to take a shared stewardship in sustaining the native balance of life and land has resulted in ways to find that middle path that can respect and honor the wild, while still serving the tame. Wynema Ranch is one of those models. 74 Reno Tahoe Tonight

“I have been riding horses from age seven,” says Flower. “I had always felt an ancient and solid rapport with their spirit. This motivated activism around any issue us involving the mistreatment or misunderstanding of these beautiful wild creatures. Having learned about the Nevada Wild Mustangs' challenges through my work with Sustainable Tahoe, I watched Jacquie continue to inspire the tourism industry to see the value and revenue connected with wildlife saving. It is so heartening to see these beautiful creatures receiving the awareness and protection they deserve." Mick Dodge carries a calling from the Master OG (Old Growth) asking us to follow our feet so the earth can teach. A simple mantra, that when followed, shape shifts story, weaving you into a holistic eco-sytem of mind and matter. A minding of matter being our sacred oath to the earth that sustains us in abundance. When Mick Dodge learned of Wynema Ranch and the Nevada collaboration, he left the rain forest for the high desert of Reno. He joined Jacquie, Rachel, Eddie and the crew at the ranch honoring the wild creatures while preserving a piece of native heritage and freedom. Connecting to the Earthgym movement As part of the Earthgym core clan, Flower has influenced the shape of the offering into various markets and groups, delivering workshops for men and women, children, students and business owners. “As an Earthgym trainer, I weave the elements of nature and movement and body awareness into my coaching to help my clients get grounded and clear in who they are in the world." An example of that was a recent retreat led by Chandler and Flower where they guided professional women through a three day quest that wove corporate messaging with personal growth, crafting, Earthgym stick training, questing and water art into one mind matter movement. Unleashing to power from find the feet to find your voice. www.Theearthgym.com Events The next Earthgym workshop in the Lake Tahoe area is “Find your Feet, Find your Voice” a one-day Earthgym retreat for women. Sunday, May 17th at the Lake Tahoe Wellness Center, 695 Wolf St, Kings Beach, California. Call 415 827 2623 for details or visit: www.clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ admhome?studioid=221929 For other classes and events in Tahoe, visit www. TheEarthgym.com or call Rachel at 415 827 2623. Rachel Flower, Lake Tahoe Senssoma.com.

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TIMOTHY LEARY – THE HARVARD YEARS: EARLY WRITINGS ON LSD AND PSILOCYBIN WITH RICHARD ALPERT, HUSTON SMITH, RALPH METZNER, AND OTHERS Park Street Press Edited and Introduced by James Penner The Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman – who first synthesized LSD in 1938—accidentally absorbed a trace amount of it under his fingernails in 1943, while synthesizing it for a second time in his laboratory. Hoffman noted that he felt “a not unpleasant intoxicated-like condition.” In the coming days Hoffman, taking what he then thought was a reasonable 250 microgram dose, tripped “out of his mind,” an experience that would lead he and researchers at Sandoz Laboratories to begin animal testing to investigate potential medical uses of the substance. In 1947, Hoffman published the first research paper on psychiatric LSD use, igniting world wide interest by the scientific community. In 1955 Time magazine called LSD “an invaluable weapon to psychiatrists.” LSD would be tested internationally on over 40,000 people between 1950 and 1963. [1]

In the six months since we first printed Dr. James Penner's groundbreaking look at Dr. Timothy Leary's early scholarly writings in our Lit column, much has happened in scientific communities researching the therapeutic benefits of hallucinogenic drugs as treatments. We are pleased to reprint the original interview here with Dr. Penner, and speak with him as he prepares for his book tour stop and reading at Reno's Sundance Books on May 28 for Timothy Leary The Harvard Years.

In 1963 the Harvard Drug Scandal would rock the scientific and academic community to its core. By the time Richard Nixon signed the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, making an entire class of psychedelics illegal Schedule 1 drugs, further scientific research on mescaline, LSD, DMT and psilocybin would prove to be a career killer for many, even though the Act never explicitly prohibited scientific research using these substances. The chilling effect was overwhelming, until very recently.

James Penner: I think there have been several interesting trends. One trend is that the mainstream media is becoming more open to publishing articles about psychedelics. There have been several articles about psychedelics in the mainstream media in the last six months. Michael Pollan’s article in The New Yorker about the therapeutic uses of magic mushrooms (psilocybin) was certainly a breakthrough (www.newyorker.com/ magazine/2015/02/09/trip-treatment). Another food critic, Eugenia Boon, also had a piece about magic

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Oliver X: As the national dialogue heats up regarding research on psychedelics, talk about the growing acceptance, mounting empirical evidence and new clinical studies being undertaken, illustrating the medicinal and pyschopharmecological benefits of hallucinogenic drugs.

mushrooms in The New York Times a few months ago. (www.nytimes.com/2014/11/30/opinion/sunday/canmushrooms-treat-depression.html). The mainstream’s media interest in psychedelics suggests that a paradigm shift is occurring right now. The medical community is also becoming more open about researching psychedelics. At the moment, there are various FDA approved studies for using MDMA (Ecstasy) to treat Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (PTSD). There are currently several FDA-approved studies being conducted in San Francisco, Boulder, Charleston, Vancouver, and Israel. There is also an interesting study in Canada that uses Ayahuasca to treat drug addiction. This study is being conducted in Vancouver. There are also ongoing FDA approved studies that use magic mushrooms (psilocybin) to treat end of life anxiety, and nicotine addiction. I -think the medical research community is gradually becoming more receptive to the idea that psychedelics have enormous therapeutic potential. (www.maps.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=cat egory&id=261&Itemid=603) Oliver X: What are some of the highlights of your current book tour? James Penner: There have been many highlights, but perhaps the most special one was meeting Leary’s wife from the 1970s, Joanna Harcourt-Smith. I had read her extraordinary memoir, Tripping the Bardo with Timothy Leary, so I invited her to my reading in Santa Fe. She came to the reading and introduced me to the audience and then we did a podcast together for her “Future Primitive” radio show a few days later. At first, I was a little nervous because my book does contain a critique of Leary and his later work. However, I soon learned that she also had her own critique of Leary, so everything was fine. My first question at dinner was, 'What was it like to take LSD with Timothy Leary?' She told me when she met Leary in Switzerland in the 1970s he was into taking high doses of “clear light” LSD. While high on “clear light,” he would cultivate a deep state of cosmic love: being in love with the sensory world around him. Yet, at the same time, he could perform mundane tasks really well. He could cook a nice breakfast, or drive his Porsche through the Swiss countryside. Leary was quite good at “functioning” on LSD. Joanna also invited me to a screening of Dying to Know, a documentary film about Leary and Richard Alpert aka Ram Dass. It’s a wonderful film that looks at Leary and Ram Dass’s relationship over some four decades. It begins at Harvard in the early 1960s and ends on Leary’s deathbed in 1996. The film presents their ongoing dialogue about life, death, and the meaning of consciousness. Dying to Know should be coming to Reno in the fall. Timothy Leary – The Harvard Years: Early Writings on LSD and Psilocybin with Richard Alpert, Huston Smith, Ralph Metzner, and others.

In this groundbreaking look at Dr. Timothy Leary’s early scholarly writings, many of which were previously impossible to find, James Penner has assembled the seminal research experiments documenting the most prolific period of Leary’s trailblazing work in psychedelics. Penner’s exhaustive editorial research deftly surveys Leary’s essential scientific and philosophical contributions and landmark breakthroughs in personality and behavioral analysis that underpinned his fascinating explorations into human consciousness, including set and setting, game theory, existential transaction theory and the so-called “fifth freedom.” The result is an inspired and lucid rehabilitation and exposition of Leary's "legitimate" academic research; a formidable and arguably restorative work of scholarship by Penner of the Leary legacy. I spoke at length with Penner during his 2014 late summer California press junket for the book. Oliver X: Prior to writing Timothy Leary The Harvard Years I'd imagine you had, like most of us, only a cursory knowledge of Leary's scientific research, knowing him better as the “public intellectual” face of the psychedelic movement. What led you to his scholarly work and the creation of this important book? James Penner: I first discovered Leary when I wrote roughly ten pages about him in my first book, Pinks, Pansies, and Punks. I was primarily interested in how his ideas shaped the counter culture and the zeitgeist of the 1960s. As I research Leary’s life, I gradually became obsessed with The Harvard Drug Scandal and I decided to collect everything that Leary wrote from before and after he was fired by Harvard in 1963. Many of these articles from 1960 to 1965 were deeply controversial. When I first read Leary’s scholarly work, I was amazed at how good it was—it was far better than his later work from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. How could this be? Why is Leary’s best writing out-of-print and unavailable? I decided that I had to create a book that contained all of Leary’s early writings on psychedelic drugs. The articles in The Harvard Years are important because many intellectuals dismiss Leary without actually reading his serious work. Most people also have no idea that Leary wrote so much during this period. Most people don’t understand how a person who took so many psychedelic drugs could be so prolific and intelligent. Oliver X: You point out that prior to his recruitment to Harvard, Leary was a rising star in the world of psychology. Talk about his early career and the contrarian ideas that ignited his professional ascent, attracting the attention of David McClelland, Chair of the Harvard Center for Research in Personality in 1959. James Penner: In the late 1950s, Leary’s first book made some waves in the field of personality. His second book was an attempt to revolutionize psychotherapy and the therapist/patient relationship. Leary wanted Reno Tahoe Tonight 79

LIT to dismantle the hierarchical barriers that separated the psychologist from the patient. Instead Leary proposed a new paradigm: open collaboration. For example, the psychologist becomes a “coach” who shares information with the patient. The psychologist and patient should avoid hospitals and mental health facilities and spend “space and time” in alternative settings (cafes or bars). At the heart of Leary’s revolutionary theory—he called it “Existential Transaction” theory (ETT) —was the

notion of empathy with the patient. McClelland was very impressed with Leary’s ideas and decided to hire him. I should point out that Leary had never taken psychedelic drugs when he came up with ETT in the late 1950s. However, a year later he discovered Magic Mushrooms while he was vacationing in Cuernavaca in the summer of 1960. The sacred mushrooms were a revelation 80 Reno Tahoe Tonight

because they were the perfect leveling experience. They removed all the social barriers that typically separate the psychologist and the patient. Leary’s existential transaction theory eventually morphed into the Concord Prison Project in 1961 and 1962. Leary’s willingness to take psilocybin with inmates at the Concord State Prison was proof of his radical commitment to reforming clinical practices. Oliver X: In your book you describe the events leading up to the Harvard Drug Scandal of 1963 and the resulting fallout for Leary and colleague Richard Alpert in riveting detail, referring to the scandal as a "watershed event." Your research suggests that their dismissal was something of a reactionary concoction by the Harvard administration. Take us back to the political climate that Leary and Alpert found themselves in at that time. James Penner: Today we now know much more about The Harvard Drug Scandal than we did ten years ago. Several books have come out in the last five years revealing what really happened behind the scenes. Nathan Pusey, the President of Harvard, conducted a closed-door investigation and interrogated various Harvard undergraduates. His investigation produced only one confession: Ronnie Winston, heir to the Harry Winston jewelry fortune, admitted to taking psilocybin pills with Dr. Richard Alpert. When Pusey learned that Alpert and Winston were also involved in a clandestine homosexual affair, he decided that Alpert must be fired. So we now know that homophobia was also a crucial part of the Harvard Drug Scandal. The key informant in Pusey’s investigation was Andrew Weil, then a 21-year-old Harvard undergraduate. Weil, who would later become a famous author and advocate of

holistic medicine, was actually Ronnie Winston’s dorm mate. Weil disliked Leary and was apparently envious of Winston’s intimate relationship with Alpert.

as an effective therapeutic modality in modern psychotherapy and psychiatric medicine, for what is now being treated exclusively with pharmaceuticals?

Pusey also wanted Leary’s professorial head on a platter because the tabloid press—The Boston Herald— was publishing sensationalist stories about Leary’s psilocybin research project. Several of Leary’s colleagues in the Psychology Department—especially the ones who opted not to take psychedelic drugs—were also envious of Leary’s rising popularity with graduate students. They wanted Leary out. Thus, Leary and Alpert were effectively charged with the Socratic sin of corrupting the youth. It’s an age old story: the people who are having too much fun eventually get punished by the dour and humorless people who are filled with resentment.

James Penner: Some fifty years after The Harvard Drug scandal of 1963, psychedelic drugs are making a big comeback. LSD began as a “wonder drug” that would unlock the mysteries of the human mind, and now it is returning to its birthplace: the fields of psychotherapy and neurology. Patient-centered psychedelic therapies are being used to treat a wide range of ailments: nicotine addiction, cluster headaches, alcoholism, and end-of-life anxiety. MDMA (Ecstasy) is successfully being used to treat chronic forms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The key aspect of many of these treatments is the notion of catharsis. The patient achieves a catharsis during a psychedelic session with the therapist; the patient’s moment of revelation becomes a life-changing experience. All the studies that I have mentioned are FDA-approved and were conducted at various high profile American Universities: UCLA, the University of Arizona, Johns Hopkins University, NYU and Harvard. You can read about them on the MAPS.ORG website. I believe that various psychedelic drugs will gradually become legal in the next twenty to thirty years. It’s a very slow process, but in the end, science will prevail and medical authorities will eventually recognize their therapeutic usefulness. The irrational prejudices against psychedelic drugs will wither away when sober-minded people examine the results that can be achieved. Eventually a licensing model will be adopted. I am in favor of psychedelics to be licensed to doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, and spiritual leaders. I believe that psychedelics should not be used in a cavalier and indiscriminate fashion. I dislike the term "recreational" because its sounds like psychedelics are merely child's play. Psychedelics should be taken in a safe and aesthetic setting. Leary taught us that bad trips can be virtually eliminated if a warm and supportive social environment is provided.

Oliver X: Explain the context and meaning behind Leary's assertion that "...the cortex could be cleared." James Penner: Leary famously wrote of psychedelic drugs: “In three hours under the right circumstances the cortex can be cleared.” The sentence epitomizes Leary’s rhetorical style: he is poetic and scientific at the same time. This was his genius. He was remarkably articulate when he attempted to describe the human mind in the throes of a visionary experience. Leary believed that the psychedelic experience could be therapeutic and life altering. He believed it was the essence of what he termed “behavior change.” He felt a psychedelic experience was much more valuable than six months of psychoanalysis and other forms of psychotherapy. Oliver X: In your lecture at Diesel Books in Oakland, California in August of this year, you stated that Leary was an “artist of the epiphany.” Talk about what you meant by that. James Penner: Leary was a gifted writer and an avid reader of literature. One of his favorite writers was James Joyce. His writings on psychedelic drugs often contained a dramatic epiphany. For Leary, the moment of illumination was a crucial part of the psychedelic experience. Leary’s description of his first LSD experience is a good example of Leary’s moment of revelation; it is deeply personal, yet also poetic and philosophical. Leary wrote: “I have never forgotten my first LSD Trip… nor has it been possible for me to return to the life I was leading before that session. I have never recovered from the shattering ontological confrontation. I have never been able to take myself, my mind, and the social world as seriously. Since that time five years ago I have been acutely aware of the fact that everything I perceive, everything within and around me is a creation of my own consciousness.” Oliver X: Why does Leary matter today? In your opinion is a "breaking open the head” on the immediate horizon for research and treatment with psychedelics

James Penner, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of English at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. A graduate of Brown University and the University of Southern California, he is the author of Pinks Pansies and Punks: The Rhetoric of masculinity in American Literary Culture. He lives in San Juan Puerto Rico. Dr. Penner recently did a podcast with Erik Davis for his show “Expanding Mind.” prn.fm/expanding-mind-the-early-leary-03-19-15. He will be reading from Timothy Leary The Harvard Years at Writer's Block bookstore in Las Vegs in July. References Ferro, Shaunacy. “Why Doctors Can't Give You LSD (But Maybe They Should).” Popular www.Science.com April 16, 2013.

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INTERPOL AT THE KNITTING FACTORY RENO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; APRIL 20, 2015 Paul Banks of Interpol is a frontman who can kill his instrument live while simultaneously singing studio-quality vocals, and when each song ends he humbly highlights another member of his five piece band from New York City. Their music is brash and passionate like any stereotypical New Yorker. Boldly simple guitar lines and hard drumming create a punk rock backbone that offshoots to surf and melodic rock. It's approachable punk with a glossy outer shell. After two weekends at Coachella Music Festival, they traveled to Reno and filled the Knitting Factory to the alleyway. Interpol replaces band-to-audience small talk with back-to-back crowd-pleasing favorites from their catalog. There is a seriousness to their music, themes and presence on stage. After large ovations, the weight or love in a moment sparked seldom smiles over the group's often sober faces.

During the audience-provoked encore, while they played "All the Rage Back Home," the large screen behind them displayed surf scenes mirroring the 2014 single's vibe. The visuals were mostly black and white cityscapes and mountain scenes that bended and morphed with the music. Interpol's sound is distinct. Banks' voice is baritone and effectively whiney. There hasn't been clear growth from album to album because their niche was so established from their first, Turn on the Bright Light. There is often beauty and excellence in simplicity. Eighteen years of Interpol and they are sticking to the recipe. www.tonycontini.com

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When Truckee's coffee king, Greg Buchheister, came to Reno many people were excited, but some were concerned. Buchheister's Coffeebar opened amidst considerable controversy, as it moved into the space previously occupied by Bibo Coffee at Mt. Rose and Lander. Fueled by misinformation, Bibo loyalists began taking shots at Buchheister, leading a high-profile, mean-spirited boycott campaign—even though they did not personally know the humble and immensely talented proprietor. “I was called a 'doucheosaurus' in one of the blogs, a shyster and everything else. Our difficult entry into the market here, has now been eclipsed by the fact that we didn't ride on anyone's coattails. We earned every customer on our own, and now people know what we're all about. We're care about the experience that our customers have and that's the most important thing to us. I also feel super lucky to be working with Carl Staub as our coffee roaster. He's one of the top food scientists in the world. He only sources C1 and specialty grade coffee for us. To have his support and expertise in selecting and roasting is pretty amazing.” Coffeebar has been embraced fully by the Reno community and is a favorite destination for everyone from hipsters and students, to soccer moms and everyone in between. The staff is one of the most attentive, knowledgeable teams anywhere. That the cafe is packed to the gills from open to close is a testament to Buchheister's commitment to excellent customer service and the finest organic coffee, food and beverage offerings. 88 Reno Tahoe Tonight

“The community has just been amazing,” beams Buchheister. “I don't think we could have asked for a better response to our concept – or better support. I like to steal a little blurb from Burning Man, in that we're like a radically inclusive coffee shop. Our main philosophy is treating our customers the best that we can...and then do a great quality product. When you combine those two things with a fun atmosphere, that's how you build a high-quality community brand. I always tell my staff that you're only as good as the day you are open. Everyday you have to bring a professional, happy attitude so that everyone gets the Coffeebar experience. There are people still coming into the Coffeebar for the first time. So whether you come in four times a day or it's your first time ever, you get the same quality service and the same experience. One of the things that people love is our crew. Eric and Niki have done such an amazing job.” Coffeebar is more than just coffee, they are expanding their wine offerings. 'We've been doing our wine tastings monthly. Our list is exclusively Italian, but our tastings we do different regions and countries. We've done Spain and France. We've featured a few wines from Portugal So we rotate and we keep it fun. A traditional Italian coffee bar will have a light food menu; you'll have your espresso; you usually have gelato; then you'll have your beer and wine. It's kind of a concept where that, at any given time, at any day-part, you can come in and get something for that day-part that will satisfy your wants and needs.

Few coffee bars have an Executive Chef, but Coffeebar does—recently hiring chef Nick Hernandez. “His role is probably not your traditional, full-time, eighty hours a week kind of thing,” Buchheister says. “But we hired Nick, who is a super talented chef; really great guy— Italian—and he really embodies a lot of what we're doing. We just introduced a bunch of new sandwiches and new food items for our menu. And we're going to start changing it up and doing more seasonal. Our main concept is Italian and then our next focus is local. So, whatever we can do from a food sourcing standpoint to be within the closest footprint as possible, is what we try and do. Coffeebar has fresh gelato made on site by Lisa Schmidt—who they call their tuttofare. The establishment offers salty caramel, a great nutella, dark chocolate, lavender, mint and other flavors. “A lot of the pastes are the very traditional pastes that we import directly from Italy,” states Buchheister. “So aside from the milk, the customer will have the same experience eating gelato here, as they'd get in Italy. Lisa does a great job. She's our gelato chef; she bakes and she runs our monthly wine program. She's a great asset.” Buchheister continues to expand his brand and influence with the grand opening this month of a new bakery location on Truckee's west side called Coffeebar Bakery. “Elizabeth from Whole Treats, has been doing gluten free up in Tahoe for a long time,” notes Buchheister. “She decided that she wanted to focus more on baking and less on running an operation. So we partnered up.

She's going to continue to do her gluten-free baking out of the bakery, and then we're going to do the front of house operation – similar to what we do here – but with more of a bakery focus. If I was going to compare it to anything, I guess I would say it is going to be like Bouchond Bakery down in Napa, where you have a few really good fresh breads, pastries, cakes and desserts. We're also going to be doing wedding cakes. We've got this awesome woman who just moved up from San Diego that can do wedding cakes. She's a baller. She made my birthday cake and it was awesome.” Coffeebar Bakery will be more like a standing room only, grab and go destination. “The front of house space is pretty small,” says Buchheister. “It'll be more like in and out. We'll still do all the espresso and cappuccino and everything that we do now, but it'll probably be less of a hang out and more of just like, stop in, get your stuff for the day, get a coffee and go. We'll do a lot of gluten free things we haven't done and then a few more higher end things like macaroons, wedding cakes and desserts that we just don't have the full kitchen for. We thought there would be a good niche to fill in Truckee in the fact that there's not really a bakery that does a lot of artisan stuff,” emphasizes Buchheister. “It's an opportunity for us to get more exposure for our baking side.” Coffeebar Reno is located at 682 Mt Rose St, Reno, NV 89509. (775) 800-1090. Coffeebar Bakery in Truckee is at 12047 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, California 96161.

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Virginia Street Antique Mall 1251 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502 Open daily from 10am-6pm 775-324-4141

Antique Bottles and Collectibles Antique bottles are one of the most popular and fascinating niches for collectors and hobbyists in America. Enthusiasts come from all walks of life to fawn over the wide variety of beautiful shapes, colors and sizes of antique bottles – each with their own history and story to tell. The genre is serious business for many, and there are publications, journals, societies, sites, conventions and expos solely devoted to the celebration of antique bottles and glass. The archeological, artifactual, historical and collectible aspects of this cottage industry are supported by databases and resource journals like The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and the Historical Glass Bottle Identification & Information site, to name a few. There, scientists, researchers and hobbyists alike can get information on dating a find and identifying the type, condition and quality of an antique bottle or glass piece. Key details and diagnostics like distinguishing markings, scars, dimples, embossing and lettering all go into identifying and valuating an antique bottle. Age (once established), shape and color are also primary means of setting the price and assessing a bottle's collectibility. Many antique bottles have a simple allure that allow them to be used in rustic and decorative still life or mantle displays. Still others are so rare they must be treated like museum pieces in controlled and protected environments to maintain their market appraisal value. One 1867 Virginia City Whiskey bottle by Thomas Taylor (with less than 25 known in existence) was valued at over $8,000! Vendor Don McLane – Bon-Don Collectibles Inside of the sprawling 17,000 square feet Virginia City Antique Mall, hobbyists, pickers and collectors can find an impressive array of antique bottles from two industry veterans with over fifty years of collecting experience. According to management, Bonnie and Don McLane have more repeat customers than any other vendor on the premises. Several customers come from out of state, to acquire the rarities that Don and Bonnie have on display at their spacious corner vendor area, located in the south east corner of the antique mall.

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“In 1963, me, my brother and two other friends went up Seven Troughs, Nevada and saw people collecting bottles,” say Don. They were picking out all of the purple bottles. I picked one and put it in my pocket. He's been collecting ever since. He and wife Bonnie have elevated their “hobby” to a fine art. Don McLane and collector Ann Karo founded the Reno-Sparks Antique Bottle Club. The group meets bi-monthly to compare and review recent finds, discuss market trends and prices and look at slides and artifactual programs. The technologies, techniques and processes used to create the bottles is fascinating, resulting in unique markings and signifiers. One such process leaves what's called a “pontil scar.” Bonnie McLane explains, “the oldest bottles have pontil scars on the base of the bottle. The bottles in the United States were hand blown in two-piece molds. The molds were opened and a batch of glass from the melting glass pot was placed on a punty rod and placed on the base of the bottle. The bottle was held up by the glass blower so he could finish the lip of the bottle. Then the punty with the glob of glass was released from the bottle leaving a pontil scar on the base of the bottle. This process was used up until 1865-1870. The most collectible bottles are Historical Flasks, Bitters Bottles, Inks, Medicines, Milk Bottles and Barber Bottles. Local medicines are also very collectible. Druggist bottles from Virginia City include the A.M. Cole medicines, which are very collectible and date from the late 1800’s. People collect antique bottles to do research on their history, the beauty of the old glass and the fellowship amongst the other bottle collectors.” For those interested in finding out more about antique bottles stop by and see Bonnie and Don at the Virginia Street Antique Mall. You may also attend this summer's antique bottle show at the Grand Sierra Resort Casino, July 17-18 2015 (Friday & Saturday) Reno, Nevada – Reno Antique Bottle & Collectibles Club 52nd Annual Show & Sale at the Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second Street, Nevada Conference and Exhibition Center, Free Admission, Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Friday, Dealer set-up: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday, Early Bird: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm $10. Information Marty Hall, rosemuley@att.net, FOHBC Member Club.

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[RADIUS] = LEARNING TO BE HERE, NOW Mindfulness. You’ve heard the word, perhaps seen the research touting the health benefits of such. Maybe you’ve even explored the technique yourself. Perhaps you practice yoga or at least deep breathing. But what does it really mean to be mindful? What’s the essence of the practice and how can you apply it to your life? We all know that wellness trends wax and wane, so what makes mindfulness have staying power? I read a substantial amount of Thich Nhat Hanh. For those who may be unfamiliar, Hanh is one of the world’s most revered Buddhist scholars. He began training as a monk in boyhood, during the bloody and devastating Vietnam War. He has devoted his life to cultivating gentleness and compassion, to practicing the Buddhist precepts, to helping make the world a more loving place. If we all practiced even a tiny fraction of what Hanh teaches, the globe would transform immeasurably into a kinder home for the human species. Most recently, I’ve been reading Hanh’s “The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching.” One anecdote in particular has resonated loudly with me. Hanh recounts the story of a small boy, the child of a very wealthy father. The father could give anything in the world to his child. But the boy desired only one thing: his father’s presence. “’Daddy, I want you!’” the boy said when asked what he

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wanted for his birthday. Hanh writes, “If you love someone, you have to produce your true presence for him or for her.” This message is clear. The loved ones in your life want you. They don’t care about the money you make or the notches you check off your to-do list. They want to spend quality time with you. They want to hang out, to laugh, to make memories and create shared experience. In the balancing act that defines your life, creating space to just simply be with the people you love must be a priority. I don’t have children, but this touches me deeply because I, like most of you, am a very busy person. It’s in my nature to do more, produce, and create continually. It’s too easy for me to get swept up by the momentum of my overloaded schedule and neglect not only myself, but also my husband and other familial relationships. Brad (that’s hubby) has said to me, “Just once I would like to be at the top of your list.” That hit me over the head like a sledgehammer. To think that I might be neglecting him punctured me, and the smarting wound drove me deeper into a mindfulness practice. Let’s be clear. There is a reason we say “practice.” Showing up for yourself, taking time to nourish and replenish yourself so that you can be present for the people you love, takes discipline. One retreat, one yoga class a week, a couple of deep breathing sessions here and there, a library of books on the subject consumed—none of these alone will propel you to enlightenment. The practice occurs moment to moment. In one of Hanh’s earliest books, “The Miracle of Mindfulness,” he illustrates the point benevolently through the simple act of eating a tangerine: “A tangerine has sections. If you can eat just one section, you can probably eat the entire tangerine. But if you can’t eat a single section, you cannot eat the tangerine.” In other words, savor the piece of citrus you have in your mouth at the moment before rushing to eat the next piece. Chew it thoroughly. Enjoy the flavors bursting on your taste buds. Taste the soil that nurtured the tree that produced the fruit, the water responsible for the tree’s growth. Give gratitude to the farmers who worked the land to produce that small, round, orange object of deliciousness. In that single tangerine section, the

entire universe conspires to occupy you. Allow such to occur, and you will experience the miracle of mindfulness. Getting started, or rebooting your practice if you’ve experienced technical difficulties, takes only the willingness to show up. Consider finding a community of like-minded folks who have an interest in helping one another develop tools for coming to the here and now. In Buddhism we call this community a sangha, and we take refuge in its collective energy. I advocate Reno Buddhist Center as a starting place. Located on the corner of Taylor and Plumas, RBC offers a number of donation-based meditation sessions, Tai Chi, Wuji Gong, bi-weekly services, and other special events. Every Saturday morning at 8 am, I lead a mindfulness-focused yoga class in the meditation hall and invite you to join us. Amidst a world saturated with the dings and beeps of endless electronic interruptions, cultivating a mindfulness practice is critical. Distraction plagues our age. Combat the disease by savoring life one bite at a time. 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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Spring is finally here! The warm weather is out and people are ready for change. This season blondes and long bobs are on trend. Let’s move into spring with style by creating a soft and beautiful look that will set you apart. With holiday functions and Mother’s Day, you need to stand out by looking your best. Don’t be scared to take the leap creating a new you. Coming from winter where dark hair color is in, making the change to lighter colors can be damaging if you don’t take it in stride. We at Aura Salon recommend seeing a color professional for this transition. Whether it’s a slow progression of adding warm highlights to your dark base or cleansing the dark color off of your strands, either choice can be beautiful. Aveda has created a new line of permanent toning finishers that will take your blondes to the next level. We can’t wait to put these finishers into effect. With hues of ash, beige, or gold, we can customize the blonde you are looking for. The hot trend right now has transitioned from ombre (the gradual lightening of the hair strand, usually fading from a 98 Reno Tahoe Tonight

darker color near the roots to a lighter shade at the end) to balayage (bali-age), a technique for highlighting the hair in which the dye is painted on in a way as to create a graduated, natural looking effect. Styling your hair with boho chic waves or adding a braided accent piece will really add to your modern look. Sweeping your hair into a side chignon (a knot or coil of hair arranged at the back of the woman's neck) can dress up any occasion. Have fun this spring and come see us at Aura Salon and step out in style. Aura Salon is located at 2323 Kietzke Lane in South Reno at Franktown Corners. 775-826-3117. Reno Tahoe Tonight 99

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THE COUTURE CLOSET Text Isha Casagrande Photos Clayton Beck Model Marlea Quatro Make Up Jayme Ward White Haute Spring What's white now? Color free white on white. Shades of white, ivory and alabaster are haute this spring and let you indulge in the light. Mix ladylike lace, delicate texture and pearlescent pieces to create a lily like glow. White Out – Renee C top $58, necklace $24, bangles $18 per set (2 shown) and earrings $18 from The Couture Closet. Hard Tail jog pant $122 from Chez Vous. Steve Madden "Korky" wedge $89 from Dillards. White Moves – Lush top $68, necklace $36 and bangles $18 from The Couture Closet. Paige white denim $179 from Savvy Boutique. Snow White – Green Pea dress $78, necklace $36, bangles $18 per set (2 shown), and rings $18-$36 all from The Couture Closet. Bleached Bliss – Lush top $59, Sanctuary short $89, necklace $39, bracelet $24, rings $18-$36 and earrings $18 from The Couture Closet.

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The Birds and the Bees Have you heard? Bees and species of birds are dying off. Did you know that 80% of the pollination of the world’s food from fruits and vegetables is done by bees? There are things we can do as gardeners to help. We need bees – wasps included. Without bees we have no fruit, no trees, no flowers…are you with me? Here comes a mini-rant, so be warned. It drives me crazy when people get all scared of bees and want to kill them all. Stop it! Stand still and they’ll leave you alone. Without bees we would have no honey, honey. Bees make honey by flapping their tiny wings; it’s amazing, really. So, I plant bushes and flowers that attract bees to their pollen and birds to their berries. Here’s a partial list of bee and bird attractors: Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), Lilac, Foxglove, Lupine, Echinacea, Mexican Heather, Aster, Liatris, Lavender, Bergamot, Bee Balm, Fennel, Daylily, Hollyhock, Four O’clock, Marjoram, Geranium, and Wallflower. I never put out pesticides that will harm them. Well, I rarely resort to any kind of remedy that harms critters Except earwigs and (you already know I don’t like them). Ugh, those little pincers creep me out! I feed the birds, too, and plant things they like. Yes, birds can be noisy and messy, but they are infinitely entertaining and somehow remind me that life is good. I just moved and have met an entirely new bunch of birds. A dove was nesting in a Rose of Sharon (hibiscus) near my patio faucet and nearly scared the hair off me, flying up in my face. That probably scared the bird more than me, now that I think about it. About now, I put out finch food and then enjoy those quick little birds all summer. In this area we have gold finches, raspberry finches and others within that species. They’re industrious and clever. My recent move created the challenge of moving my gardens. The weather turned cold the week after the

move and it was both a blessing and a curse. The plants didn’t get much sun, but they didn’t freeze either. So, it went really well and the flags (wild short iris…the Nevada state flower) even bloomed. My columbine is budding and I’m pretty happy about that.

Here are some tips for moving and replanting: • Make sure you dig deep enough that you don’t sever the tap (long) root. • Keep the plants moist during the move…don’t leave the roots exposed or in the sun. • Be gentle when you replant and water immediately. Make sure you press the soil (gently) around the base of the plant, but don’t smash the roots. After you move the plants, be sure to keep a close eye on them so they’ll thrive. Neglect is usually the culprit for the death of most plants, inside or out. I guess what I’m saying here is to stop and smell the roses that are beginning to bloom. Watch the busy bees pollinate and be thankful they help give us food. Listen to the birds who give us music. Debe Fennel is a Master Gardener and a partner in the marketing firm Launch Moxie. Fennel is the founder of Crowdfund Critical and is a Rotary Reader at Lemelson STEM Academy. Editor's note: I am so pleased to have Debe as a contributor. I wanted her broad wisdom, big personality, beaming optimism and charisma, as expressed through her absolute devotion to the craft that she has mastered. Thank you Debe! Reno Tahoe Tonight 107

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The truth behind the tried and true adage of “two heads are better than one” has always inspired me to seek out collaborations with other local businesses. I’m amazed at the crazy, awesome ideas that are born from the melding of a few entrepreneurial minds. Last fall I went to a dinner put on by Tournant Pop Up Restaurant. After experiencing their delicious and inventive meal and meeting Carri and Ben, the geniuses behind the operation, I just knew we had to collaborate. Thus was born our first Supper Club, a foodie dinner party slated for May 14th inside the Nest. The Nest: For those poor souls who have never experienced the culinary creativity of Tournant Pop Up Restaurant, tell us a bit about what you do and why you're passionate about it. Tournant: Tournant Pop Up is a business that takes their customers on a constant culinary adventure. We create an evening of coursed meals always paired with libations, once a month or so, with a set theme and different location. The locations can vary from an existing restaurant, warehouse, park and even parking lots.

The Nest: Meatloaf sounds daring. I’m intrigued to see how you transform something that is stereotypically a boring, dry leftover dish into something amazing like all of your other dishes I’ve experienced! Any other bold and daring upcoming events that we should know about? Tournant: We are collaborating with Homage Bakery on Mother's Day to help cook up a yummy brunch. Also stay tuned for a Hannibal Pop Up coming in June featuring Chef Clint Jolly. You never know what is up our sleeve and when Chef Ben is going to give out the hugs! So check our website www.tournantpopup.com, and become a friend on our Facebook page to keep updated. Get more information and purchase your Supper Club tickets ahead of time on the Tournant website or Facebook page. There is limited seating, so they will definitely sell out fast! The Nest 201 Keystone Avenue Reno, NV 89503 www.thenestreno.com FB/Instagram/Twitter @thenestreno Tessa Dee Miller, a talented model and style consultant, is the owner of The Nest. Tessa Dee Miller

The Nest: So many unusual venues. What interested you in collaborating with The Nest? Tournant: We wanted to do a vintage-themed dinner – hence The Supper Club – and automatically thought of The Nest because it hosts various decades of really cool stuff. We had previously met you (Tessa) at a pop up of ours and thought you were just a super cool, neat, interesting chick. So, who better to collaborate with, right? The Nest: Awww shucks, I’m blushing! Can you give us any hints of what you will be preparing for our Supper Club? Tournant: The Supper Club menu will consist of 5 courses, with a Jetsons theme. After all, they were televised from the 60's through the 80's. We will be serving cocktails from the different eras as well. You can

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Much of Yoga's history is unknown, the practice is believed to have originated in India around 26,000 years ago. Yoga was originally, almost exclusively, practiced by men because women were viewed as distractions. Today you don't see as many men practicing yoga. Four out of five people that do yoga are women. Namaste is a Hindi as well as a Nepali word and is used as a respectful form of acknowledgment and greeting. The gesture is performed by placing the hands together at the heart chakra, closing the eyes, and bowing the head. It can also be done by placing the hands in front of the third eye, bowing the head, and then bringing the hands down to the heart. This is an especially deep form of respect. This expression is widely used among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent and some Southeast Asian countries. Namaste is derived from Sanskrit and is a combination of the word “Namaha” and the second person singular pronoun “te.” Namaha means bow, salutation or adoration and te means to you. Consequently, Namaste literally means bowing to you. Namaste sometimes expressed as “Namaskar” is a customary greeting when people meet or depart. The origin of the Namaskar tradition also remains a mystery. I had a challenging time finding information on the origins of the word Namaste and how it was appropriated

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into the language of yoga. Yoga made it's way from India to North America in the mid to late 1890's. In the 1950's Richard Hittleman introduced nonreligious yoga to the North America mainstream by emphasizing its major health benefits through the first ever yoga television show called, Yoga for Health. According to Stefanie Syman, author of The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America, yoga is one of the first and most successful products of globalization. Namaste is applicable to Yoga because it allows individuals to come together energetically to a place of connection and timelessness, free from the bonds of being attached to the ego. When Namaste is spoken with total commitment in the heart and the mind is surrendered, a deep union of spirits can blossom between two or more people. There's something about the universal recognition and the spiritual energy associated with the meaning of Namaste that makes it a remarkable greeting. I end each of my classes by bringing the hands first to the forehead, being always open. Secondly to the lips, being always kind. Lastly to the heart, being always true. Then I say, “the divine light in me honors and acknowledges the divine light in you, and in this way we are all connected, Namaste.” Reno Tahoe Tonight 111

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