reno passport - may 2010

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Vol.3 - Issue 5

Artwalk >> pg 26

Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Run >> pg 30

Reno River Festival >> pg 38

Calendar of Events >> pg 44

unusual suspects

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EatsPrieto’s Famiglia

Ristorante Italiano.. ...............................pg 2

DrinksHi Point Cafe ................................................pg 6RP Happy Hour ............................................pg 7

BeatsSpring Forward by

Paying Forward 2010 .......................pg 10RP Picks of the Month .........................pg 12

cover storyUnusual Suspects -

Keyser Soze .................................pgs 14-17

shopsHouse Seats snd Me.............................pg 18Budget Used Furniture ........................pg 22

artsArt Walk .......................................................pg 26

CommunityReno-Tahoe Odyssey Run ................pg 30It’s not the End of the Road ....................pg 34Reno RiverFestival.................................pg 38

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

Writers: Hunter Blackburn, Becca Donato, Melanie Flores, Nicole Seaton, Nathan Slinker, Dan Sullivan.Graphic Design: Jeremy Rex and Kelly Wallis.

Photography: Nico Aguilera.

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Join us this month as we take to the great outdoors and participate in events that could only take place in Reno: River Fest early in the month (May 7-9th), the Artwalk on May 27th, and the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Run early next the month (June 4-5th). When you’re not outdoors, enjoy the music inside with the Spring Forward by Paying It Forward music cam-paign, Keyser Soze, and Ott. Don’t forget about our sister city and be sure to check out Pietro’s Italian restaurant and Budget Used Furniture, both located in Sparks. Now that the weather is cooperating, the time is better than ever to live your city. Cheers!

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Opened since March of 2005, Pietro’s Italian restaurant has been hidden in plain

sight for over five years. Located in the heart of Sparks on Victorian Ave, right above Tizzy Lish collectables, Pietro’s is a true family-style restaurant with high quality food and great service. Owners Pietro and Christina Ochoa take pride in their family restaurant. They should because they have done all the work to-gether. To get the restaurant opened, they did all of the construction, paint, tile, and décor. Even though it’s an established busi-

ness, the Ochoas still do a lot of the work. When she’s not working her regular job at the Eldorado, Christina works at the restaurant. “I help out,” says Christina. “I do every-thing I can. I hostess, I waitress, I do the books. I do it all.” With 31 years of experience in the restau-rant industry, Pietro is no stranger to the kitchen. After working his way up from the bottom in Reno restaurants, Pietro decided to go into business with some partners. He owned a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta and also owned Pasta Maniacs here in Reno. With

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his knowledge of the back and the front of the restaurant business – and his desire to not work for anyone else – Pietro decided to

open his own business. Pietro’s Famiglia Ristorante Italiano features a full menu that is overflow-

ing with traditional Italian favorites. From antipasto freddi (cold appetizers) of bruchetta and insalati caprese to antipasto caldi (hot appetizers) of prosciutto prawns and calamari fritti, you’re sure to find the perfect way to start your meal. All the entrees come with zuppa (soup) or insalati (salad) and come with their hot-out-of-the-oven bread with butter. The menu is broken down according to meal. From the pasta section, choose from spaghetti, fettuc-cini, linguini, lasagna, ravioli, tortellini, man-icotti, and risotto. There are several pollo (chicken) dishes to choose from, including marsala, parmegiana, cacciatore, and flo-rentino. If vitello (veal) is your thing, you can get scallopine picatta, scallopine marsala, parmegiana, or florentino. For the pesce (fish) eaters, they serve Pesce del Giorno (fresh fish of the day), salmon, frutti di mare, and shrimp scampi. Though not listed on the menu, Pietro’s serves ten different specials that rotate on a regular basis, including saltimbocca, Mila-nese, lobster, filet mignon, crab cannelloni, and a three-cheese ravioli with a lobster cream sauce. And with a full bar that has im-ported and domestic beers and an impressive

wine selection, you’re sure to find the perfect libation to compliment the perfect meal. Pietro’s also features an opera singer on Saturday nights, and an intimate family-style meal in a private area is available to parties of 20 or more. From the friendly staff to the amazing food, from the eclectic Italian décor to the convenient location, you’re sure to find a new favorite place for Italian food in our area. I know I have.Text by Michelle MontoyaPhotos by Nico Aguilera

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Looking for a quiet relaxed place for a bite and some delicious drinks? Hi

Point Coffee is a delightful place full of surprises. Located across the street from the Raley’s shopping center on Robb and Mae Anne, Hi Point Coffee is an amazing spot that has everything that you would expect from a coffee shop and the little touches that set this place apart from the rest. Hi Point is an open space that emanates friendliness in its warm and cozy interior. Unlike many coffee shops that seem to funnel you straight back to the door, this spot is open and inviting. With a wide array of seating options, you’ll find a cozy little

nook. Whether you want to relax in a chair, lounge on the couch with some friends, or sit at a wide array of different tables, you’ll find it here. The walls are adorned with paintings and photography from local artists all for sale, only one of the ways that Hi Point makes its impression on the community – also offers free classes in photography as well as play-ing host to several local groups. Something else that sets it apart from is rest is a unique book exchange tucked in a corner where you can exchange an old read for something new or just find something to leaf through while you enjoy your fare.

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and the wide array of tables even has three tables that you can write on with chalk (chalk provided). All these little details added up to a very enjoyable experience before I had even gotten my food. The store prides itself on making a majority of the menu fresh daily, and the difference is palpable. With a var-ied selection of “healthy and awesome” freshly made food and reasonable prices ranging from $5-$10, you’re sure to be as impressed as I was. Hi-Point offers coffee cards with a buy-ten-get-one-free standard as well as half-price discounts on their day-old pastries (although you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference). The lunch and dinner menus are available during all business hours. Check their website at www.hipointcoffee.com for the latest calendar, andfor updates on their Saturday music/open mic night, to join their email list, and to get periodic cou-pon deals as well. When it comes to doing great coffee and good food right, Hi Point is on point.Text by Dan SullivanPhotos by Nico Aguilera

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I’ll be first to admit com-munity re-investment wasn’t the top of my prior-ity list fifteen years ago. I thought back then charity work was something older people did, and sad to say, my only contributions to the community were forced upon me as a high school requirement. Oh, and there was that one time I tres-passed into a neighborhood pool that was not mine. Suffice it to say, the RPD were instrumental upon inspiring me to do a little community re-investment back then. Now at the age of 30, I’ve come to understand the im-portance of people’s re-

sponsibility to their own community. With the baby boomers nearing their golden years and the bud-get crisis still affecting ev-erybody, most people – especially the younger generation – have lost the value of charity and com-munity involvement for the greater good; hence, the celebrity endorsements to get involved. Hell, even Dis-ney Parks are getting in-volved with their “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” campaign. Merging two loves of music and making this world a better place in-spired what is to be the Spring Forward by Paying


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Forward Campaign, which is amazingly in its fourth year. KRZQ has worked with hundreds of local bands to raise over $30,000 for six-teen different non-profit or-ganizations. The nonprofits are aware of how effective the campaign is. “The Crisis Call Center re-ceived donations from peo-ple who never would have thought about supporting us before as a result of this campaign,” said Crisis Call Center former marketing director, Allison Edwards. The campaign is set up in such a way that it really is a win-win situation for every-body involved. First, all par-ties get branding and marketing. The bands get their music played on the radio and get to play cov-eted concert venues like The Brew Brothers and The Knitting Factory, where nor-mally national acts or pol-ished bands tread. Lastly, the non-profits reach out to an untouched demographic and get a little money for their cause. “This fundraiser was by far one of the most benefi-cial events that we have

participated in, with the most ease,” said ReStart’s former executive assistant, Julianna Glock. Every year has been a learning experience for us at KRZQ, for the local mu-sicians, and for the spon-sors, who really have come to the table with a lot of fantastic opportunities. A huge contributor has been Sandra Horst at Best Buy Spanish Springs, who in 2009 brought their Tag Team Award to the table. This award is used to in-spire their staff to volun-teer their time to the community. This year, you can support your local musicians and this year’s non-profits – the SPCA of Northern Nevada, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, and The Chil-dren’s Cabinet – by simply going to www.krzqfm.com. It’s not only community re-investment through music, but it’s a fun way to get in-volved. Yes, you can support local music and your local com-munity at the same time.Text by Melanie FloresLogo designed by Brandon Collins


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unusual suspectsBy Nicole SeatonPhotos by Asa Gilmore


Unlike the mysterious mafia kingpin for whom they are named, Keyser Soze can’t be missed. One thing that the band does have in common with the anti-hero of “Usual Suspects” is that their influence is felt from the top down. Or rather, their influence is heard. Keyser Soze has been a key player in Reno’s music scene for over a decade, and where the lifespan of a band can be as long the attention span of the drummer, the secret to this band’s longevity is simple: passion and discipline.

Success for Keyser Soze is really a combination of those two elements. All members of the band have formal music training or have spent decades playing music in bands. The seven-piece ensemble consists of Jammal Tarkington, Rodney Teague, Ruben Garcia, Ryan Hall, Kevin Lum, Mike Mayhall, and Jon Hall. Tarkington and Teague are the two founding members, and they continue to act as both the backbone and the cre-ative drive of Keyser Soze.

I’m not sure when it was, but I was there.When exactly the band was ini-tially formed was initially sub-ject to debate, but the group’s first sticker resolved the confu-sion. “The sticker says 1996,” says Teague. “No,” interjects Tarkington. “The sticker says ’98. We started playing, but we weren’t Keyser Soze until 1998.”

Time has flown, while their music has grown. “When it started out, [the band] was more ska-punk,” says Tarkington. Now, traditional Jamaican, ska and dub style are the prevalent influences on this album.

A band that has been together for this long undoubtedly has a few “weirdest gig” stories. One recent experience in Arlington, Washington defies the unconventional. The show took place at a Tolkeinesque venue that included a tattoo parlor and a hair salon. The promoter for the show invited the band back to his house. “This dude has pigeons, snakes, several dogs, a three-legged cat, and a three-legged squirrel,” Tarkington recounts, shaking his head. “The pigeons were the funniest…Joe, he was sleeping in there. Every time he moved…He woke up and looked at the pigeons, and they just started in, just from him opening his eyes!” For the re-cord, Tarkington slept in the van that night.

Being in the band is a full-time job with some major perks. Besides being able to live their dream of

working as full-time musicians, they also get to play with other musicians whose work they have long ad-mired. The Wailers and Michael Franti are two such headlining acts whose talent matches their grace. Key-ser Soze has played with Michael Franti on a few occa-sions, and they admire his down-to-earth, friendly style. Keyser Soze also collaborates with local and out-of-town talent; the popular ska band Warsaw is featured on their latest album, “But Not for You.”

They’re Writing Songs of LoveHighlights of “But Not For You” include “BeDop,” a buoyant love song with some velvety vocals and highly danceable beats. The hit track may be “Unloyal,” an introspective and addictive piece that is reminiscent of Bob Marley’s “Who The Cap Fit” in both theme and hip-swaying rhythm.


So many that would say They’ve got your back, but really they no So I tell don’t fool yourself It’s just the games that people play.

Combining intelligent, didactic lyrics with over one hundred collective years of musical experience is what makes “But Not For You” a synthesis of collaboration, unity, and fusion of past and present musical elements.

Keyser Soze has studied the greats and even played with some of their heroes. Finally, their hard work has paid off, having achieved a strong local following and national recog-nition for their inimitable, wide-ranging style. Al-most imperceptibly, they have graduated from the role of student to teacher. They look forward to of-fering more all-age shows to include the younger generation in their music. Recently, they played a show at Wooster High School and were amazed at the musical knowledge of some of the students who approached them with questions and com-ments about reggae and ska music.

As the band has changed and evolved, so has Reno’s musical tastes and knowledge. Tarkington recounts going into Mirabelli’s Music City a decade ago and asking for ska music. The girl at the counter looked at him like he was from another musical gal-axy and let out an inquisitive expletive that started with “What-the” and ended with “ska?” She called the manager over, and Tarkington was met with the same reaction: no se habla ska.

So when teenagers approach the band already armed with musical knowledge, it’s evident that there are some positive cultural changes that have taken place in Reno…and Keyser Soze has a lot to do with that. The band has no plans of stopping anytime soon- they will continue to make music, promote their new CD, and offer more interactive, all-ages melodic ex-periences for the community.

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“Free tickets,” I asked the man with the house seats logo embroidered nicely on his shirt. “You must be joking? You

mean, I join this thing called house seats and I get FREE tickets to shows, concerts, theatre and such here in the Reno area?” He nodded yes politely. I thought there must be a catch, but come to find out there isn’t. It’s the latest thing to hit Reno, and I’m

here to let you know it’s for real. It’s called house seats (http://reno.houseseats.com/). For only $89, you’ll get two free tickets to as many shows as you can go to in a year from here to Sacramento. We go out often and easily spend $100 for a night on the town, so I thought for $89, what do we have to lose? I talked my boyfriend into joining, and we started getting tickets immediately.

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I couldn’t believe it – casino shows at the Peppermill, Grand Sierra, and Eldorado is

ours for the picking as are standup com-edy shows at Crystal Bay casino, hip hop at Club BLU in MontBleu, a variety of shows at the Knitting Factory, lots of

theatre, jazz orchestras, chamber orches-tras, blues bands, all kinds of music at ven-ues that don’t cost me a dime. The email notifications from house seats were coming fast and furiously. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to book the tickets on their website and pick them up at the venues. We started going to stand up com-edy and loved it so much that we went every Friday for four weeks in a row. The tickets were free, so we spent money on drinks and food and still had a very affordable night out. We figured we recouped our $89 in-vestment in just the first month! The great thing about house seats is it’s an incentive to get out and experience the wide variety of entertainment available here in Reno. You’ll discover shows and music venues you didn’t even know ex-isted, like the Brewery Arts Center in Car-son City. And there are great shows for children too. I took my son to the planetar-ium because he’d never been, and we loved it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve driven by that place, and because of house seats I finally went – for FREE. We loved it so much, we upgraded to a four-

ticket membership so we could take friends and treat them to a show. There are times when my boyfriend had a guys’ night out and treated his three buddies to an MMA fight live at the GSR. I couldn’t believe that I had stumbled on this gem called house seats, so I started telling friends because it’s the coolest thing I’ve ever belonged to. I was surprised to find out how few people knew about it because I’m always the last person to hear about the latest, greatest, hippest thing in town. Take it from me, Reno, and give it a try. It’s not a huge investment, and I guarantee you’ll enjoy going out on the town, for free, cour-tesy of http://www.houseseats.com. Text by Melinda Elizondo


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Tessa Snider never intended to be an entrepreneur, but you’d be hard pressed

to call the hardworking owner of Budget Used Furniture and The Nest anything else. When she originally walked into Budget, it was at the behest of her father who suggested the recent college graduate look into owning her own business. Now five years later, Budget and Snider are changing the face of home furnishings in the Truckee Meadows. The unassuming building is just minutes from downtown and UNR and houses treasures from all decades and style movements. If you think you’ve heard of Budget before, you probably have- Budget has been located on Prater Way for years and previously of-fered mass-produced furniture at low prices. The laminate lifestyle has been a staple of college students and first-time home buyers for years, but Snider had big-ger ideas: find unique, sturdy vintage pieces and sell them at prices that would allow more people access to quality furniture. Every item inside Budget’s large showroom has flare and character, but many didn’t start that way. Snider not only sleuths out the many unique items that fill the vignettes in her store, she also restores and repairs the pieces, breathing new life into items that would normally end up in landfills.

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Snider uses great care to show each item she finds in its best light by creating scenes and settings to better allow her customers

to see hidden potential. She enjoys showing people a different way to look at the traditional and mundane, using

items in ways for which they were never intended. Budget doesn’t accept consign-ments, but loyal customers are still the best source for the constantly revolving inventory that fills the store to the brim. Everything you will find displayed comes from our area – no trips to the Bay or shipping is used. Snider and her incredibly supportive hus-band, Tim, pick up and move everything themselves. Northern Nevada’s own style and flavor more than keep both stores and the Snider house well outfitted.

With such an incredible array of items – not just furniture, but art, clothing, chests, and conversation pieces – a single pass through the showroom is not enough to fully appreci-ate the options set before you. Like a favorite book. Everywhere you look, you will discover something you didn’t see the first time. Great care has been taken to build a stock for all tastes and styles; more importantly, Budget’s mission is to ensure you’ll have some money leftover when you’re done. Because inventory and stock are constantly in flux, savvy shoppers know to follow Budget on Facebook and Twitter (@budgetfurn), and stop in frequently so as not to miss a thing.Text by Becca DonatoPhotos by Nico Aguilera


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Towering buildings fling neon florescence at the Truckee River. Cafés add

their ‘open’ sign lights—a bar, its flashing beer ad. At night, this brightness flickers on the river beneath a dark sky, and a snapshot will only reflect that sight. A patient photographer, however, will leave the shutter open longer, let the exposure stretch into the night. Barely visible in a single instant, pinks and greens will bloom across the sky and illuminate the dark water. As the camera lingers in the scene, the photo takes on magic. And so with Reno’s Riverwalk District: gor-geous flashing by, but for the richest experi-

ence, a leisurely evening is required. The monthly Artwalk, presented by the Riverwalk Merchants Associat ion (RWMA), is the perfect event to fully feel the atmosphere and

excitement of one of our city’s most vibrant, happening districts. April marked the one-year anniversary of the Artwalk, which takes place on the last Thursday of every month. The Artwalk runs from 4-10pm, during which time you mean-der along the Truckee River and take in—what else?—art! While the focus is on art, the variability of options is one of the great-est pleasures the Artwalk has to offer.

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GREAT TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY CLEANUP

Join the community to help clean up Mother Earth! Saturday, May 8 from 8:30am - 12 noon

open space and river weed pull sites!

Lunch & water bottles provided for all Volunteers

Sign up at www.ktmb.org or call 851-5185

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According to Courtney Barnett, Marketing Coordinator for the RWMA, “One month you

may go to a play at Bruka [Theatre] and the next month you may go to four art receptions and enjoy drink specials at

Pizza Reno.” Barnett said that promoting local artists, mu-sicians, and performance companies is part of what the Artwalk is all about. The shops, cafés, bars, and other businesses along the Truckee River provide exposure to artists who may be unknown to you, and you get to take in their work and maybe grab a drink or go shopping—whatever you want. This month, the Artwalk will take place on May 27th and will feature receptions at the River Gallery, the Siena Hotel, and Java Jungle/Jungle Vino. All these locales can be a lot to remember, plus, if you aren’t familiar, there’s the question of where they are. No problem. The City of Reno has lent support by providing a specialized guide every month. These can be picked up on the evening of the event at the West Street Market (on West Street, between First and Sec-ond Streets) or at various other outlets such as the Sierra Tap House (252 W. First Street). Look for various drink and dining specials, not only at the Tap House, but also $3 drinks at Wild River Grille and elsewhere. Se7en Teahouse will offer mojito and sangria specials. The Artwalk is about promoting community, having fun, and witnessing the beauty en-compassed in this district of Reno. Local art-

ists are dousing our city with their talent, so get down to the river and get your feet wet.Text by Nathan Slinker

When: 4-10p.m. May 27, 2010Where: Between Arlington and Lake Streets, along the Truckee RiverCost: FreeInfo: http://renoriver.org


The 6th Annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure presented by Intuit

is June 4-5, 2010. This event is unlike any other in our area. The Reno-Tahoe Odyssey is a relay run best suited for teams of 12 runners. The relay fol-lows a spectacular 178-mile long course that begins in Reno, loops around the entire region including Truckee, Lake Tahoe, and Virginia City, and finishes back in Reno. This is a great way to experience the sights and attractions of the Reno-Tahoe region while exercising. The course is divided into 36 legs; each runner runs three legs. Teams average 24 hours to com-plete the relay. Each runner will run a leg during the night. That run under the stars is the highlight for many relay runners. An Odyssey relay is the most fun that you can have with your run-ning shoes on. You will do more laughing than running. Don’t for-get your super-soaker and your cowbells. And there are contests that are just about fun: most spir-ited team, best team name, best

team shirts/uniforms/costumes, and best decorated team vehicles. This event is more of an adventure, parade, and slumber party than it is a run. You will bond with your teammates and with the other teams as you travel along the course. You will share a huge feeling of accomplishment

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when you complete the relay and join your teammates under the finish line banner. If you do not run, then you can volunteer. Volunteers have fun too, especially those at the relay transition points who compete in the most spirited exchange point competition. The event kicks off Thurs-day, June 3, at the Legends at the Sparks Marina. There will be a carbo-loading dinner at the Rack and Pinz, and there will also be the team check-in and captains meeting. The running begins Friday, June 4, at Wingfield Park, and the start is staggered. The slowest teams will go first, and the fastest teams will start last. Most teams start in the morning. The relay ends Saturday June 5 at the Finish Line Fes-tival in Idlewild Park. This big celebration party is open to the public. Men Wielding Fire and Buenos Grill will serve great food, cold refresh-ments, and tasty beers. At the party, Drinking With Clowns will perform live

music and the awards will be distributed. Whether or not you ran in the relay, you can join us in the park and cheer the runners as they end their Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure. For more info about this ex-traordinary running event – including more details about pre-relay activities, start times, and how to register – please visit www.renotahoe-odyssey.com. The registration deadline is in early May, so be sure to act fast, and if you want to win, you’ll have to run fast.Text by Eric Lerude

Receiving Charities

Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer

Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families with children who are being treated for cancer. To learn

more, see www.nvchil-drenscancer.org or call

775.327.6275.

Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway is a non-profit endeavor to build a foot and bicycle path

along the Truckee River from its source at Lake Tahoe to its desert ter-minus at Pyramid Lake.

To learn more, see www.tpbikeway.org or call 775.825.9868.

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The bad news is everywhere: budget cuts, furlough days, shortfalls; layoffs for firefighters, class-size increases

for K-12, reductions in retirement bene-fits. Amidst all this bad news, a seldom-noticed problem is growing, one that threatens to choke life from the Reno economy in the midst of the worst reces-sion the state has known. And this problem is transportation funding. Now, I know what you’re thinking: such a statement is overdramatic. With all the other problems Nevada is facing right now, why should we worry about highway funding? After all, the majority of us get to work every day without incident. Yes, we may need to

slam the breaks in the spaghetti bowl, but we carry extra clothes for traffic-caused cof-fee spills. Yes, we wait more than we’d like for RTC, but work isn’t all that much fun any-how; arriving a few minutes late won’t hurt. And, no, highway funding is not the type of glamorous issue that spurs “tea-party” pro-tests and angry editorials. Our roads can’t speak for themselves, so the issue draws less press than do stories on crowded emergency rooms or students with-out textbooks. Nevertheless, if you dig a bit deeper, you’ll find declining highway funds are a growing—and dangerous—problem. You may not care about highways, but I’ll bet you care about at least one of the following:

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• Your time: As of 2005, Nevadans spent as much time idling in traffic as do New

Yorkers, according to the Texas Trans-portation Institute.• Your money: Las Vegas motorists lose the equivalent of a week of work

each year due to traffic congestion. Even if you don’t work, I’ll bet you can think of other things to do with that time, things more enjoyable than inhaling exhaust. • The economy: New highway construction and road improvements can create jobs and help local businesses. Furthermore, Nevada is a tourism-driven state; why do we make it difficult for tourists to drive into the state? • The environment: The idling time that wastes a week of work also burns through 27 gallons of gasoline each year. Since most of us can’t splurge for a hybrid any time soon, this number is unlikely to decline. And, most importantly,

• Your life: As of 2007, Nevada had the seventh-worst highway fatality rate in the nation; this rate is 44% higher than the na-tional average. Many of these deaths could be avoided if Nevada widened lanes, re-vamped intersections, and made other safety improvements for our roadways. So, again, I’ll admit that highway funding is not a flashy issue, nor is it a topic that gets the spotlight in the middle of a recession. However, the state of our roads has a clear impact on the state of our state. From the minute we grab our coffee cups and head out the door, our lives are impacted by traf-fic, bumpy pavement, and public transit wait times. Shortfall or not, funding for our high-ways is an issue that cannot be ignored. For more information and to see what you can do to make a difference, go to www.fixNVroads.com. Text by Jeannette Belz

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“That guy who’s standing over the drain in the gutter with a pan full of motor oil has more reason not to dump it out today than he did say ten years ago,” said Jim

Lichtfield, designer of Wingfield’s white water park, while discussing some of the criticism he’s received over the Reno River Festival (RRF). “Now, he has to think about the fact that his wife and kids are likely mak-ing their way down to the river as well.” Lichtfield, 41, is a Principal/Hydrologist for Fluid Concepts here in Reno. He graduated from UNR with a bachelor’s degree in Geol-ogy and a master’s degree in Hydrology.

Drawing close to 40,000 people last year, the RRF—taking place this year, May 7-9th, at Wingfield Park—has garnered national at-tention to our small patch of grass, concrete and flowing water, with their professional freestyle kayaking event, the much antici-pated Run Amuck foot race, and the Humans in Motion Film Festival—which has seen en-trants from as far away as North Carolina. The event goes beyond just celebrating the river that provides 85% of our drinking water. It’s about bringing together a diverse community. It’s more than just a white water park; it’s a starting point for social activity. I

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suppose understanding this can help one to see why something like the Run Amuck is

relevant during the festival. “Creating participatory experiences is really important to me,” Litchfield said. It would be easy for Fluid Con-

cepts to just stick with kayaking and water sports. It’s also important to recognize that taking a broader approach isn’t just a way to bring in more money. In fact, the festival is spending thousands of dollars on a Biomass-gasification unit from the University of Montana in order to power Music in the Park. The unit gasifies woodchips in a noncombustible fashion in order to create heat which is then transferred into electricity. The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company will be the official beer of the event, providing recyclable and compostable cups. Several vendors and sponsors will be in attendance as well, includ-ing members of the fishing community. According to Lichtfield, organizations in the community are encouraged to offer ideas for new events. This year, the Holland Project will be hosting a double-dutch competition. Out of Bounds Board Shop is anticipated to host a skateboarding event next year at which point the basketball courts at Wingfield will be turned into a temporary skate park. There will also be Yoga in the Park this year along with several other family-friendly activities. For a complete list of events – including the kick-off party, the Run Amuck Mud Run, the costume contests, Music in the Park, and

more – visit them online at http://renoriver-festival.com/. You can also register for the events, including Run Amuck and water races, on the website as well. Be sure to join their Facebook group as well for updates.Text by Hunter Blackburn

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calendarof events

Visit www.renopassport.com for additional events.

Every Sunday!The Get Back

Edge “Gives back” to Reno locals. A Funk-SoulIndieHouseDan-

ceParty!Edge NightClub

2707 S Virginia St, Renowww.edgeofreno.com

May 2Jazz at Se7en WestJoin members of the Uni-versity of Nevada, Reno

Program in Jazz and Improvisational Music for an all-ages jam session. Sponsored by the City

of Reno, For the Love of Jazz and the Program in Jazz and Improvisational Music. Free and open to

all ages.3:00 - 5:00 PM

West Street Market148 West St, Reno

May 4Conan O’Brien

Grand Sierra Resort and Casinowww.grandsierraresort.com

May 6First Thursdays – X

NightsFeat. The Schall Adams

BandNevada Museum of Art160 West Liberty St.

775.329.3333www.nevadaart.org

May 8Jazz Mafia - Brass,

Bows and Beats“Brass, Bows, and Beats: A Hip-Hop Symphony is one of the most exciting new works of American

music in years—a seam-less fusion of jazz, funk,

hip-hop, electronica, and digital turntable that

deserves to be heard worldwide (now!)” Rick

Marianetti, Examiner.comGrand Sierra Resort and Casino

www.grandsierraresort.com2500 E Second Street

800.501.2651

May 8Great Truckee

Meadows Commu-nity Cleanup

Spend the morning cleaning up area open spaces and removing noxious weeds around the Truckee River. Not

only is the cleanup tons of fun, but is sure to bring you closer to your friends,

family and community! There are locations

throughout the Truckee Meadows, find the one closest to you and Sign

up to Volunteer!www.ktmb.org/gtmccu.htm

May 9Sanctuary

The Sleep Shop presents: Ministry of Consciousness.

Bridgette Dolgoff will be facilitating a positive,

uplifting, peaceful, sup-portive Sanctuary. Come heal, learn, grow, relax

and mostly just “be. 8 am - 10 am. Bring a mat and blanket. Free/Donation

The Sleep Shop,www.organicsleepshop.com

140 Vesta Street Suite2, Reno775.354.1800

May 9Do It For The Girls

Comedy for the Cure Tour

Comedians Candy Churilla, Wayne Walsh

and Rusty Abraham with musical guest, Hopscotch Whiskey. Hosted by Sam Coturri. Tickets are $10 and ALL proceeds will

benefit the Breast Cancer Charities of America and

Komen for the Cure!Studio On 4th

www.studio4th.com432 E 4th St, Reno

775.786.6460

May 15Energy Efficiency

for BusinessesLearn how to: Cut Costs, Save Money and Improve

Operations. Take Ad-vantage of Opportunities Every Business has for Improving the Bottom

Line. Benefit from Finan-cial Incentives Available from NVEnergy. Develop Win-Win Approaches for Leased Space, Whether Leaseholder or Building

Owner.

8:00-10AMfor more info contact:

Peter Millar775.689.6676

[email protected]://www.nsbdc.org

May 16The Reno Baroque

Ensemble Presents:Bach Magnificat in D

Major, Bach Double Con-certo for Violin Featuring Martin Davids and Ruth

Lenz, Pachelbel’s Canon, Missa Palatina (From the

Bolivian baroque)Trinity Episcopal Church

200 Island Ave, Reno$35 for General Admission

TicketsBuy tickets by going to: http://www.renobaroque.org or call

1.800.74 SHOWS

May 22Joey Gilbert vs.

Anthony Bartinelli - Reno Xtreme

Fights IV Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

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May 21Models & Bottles

Edge NightClub2707 S Virginia St, Renowww.edgeofreno.com

May 28Bare Naked LadiesGrand Sierra Resort and Casino

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