Take out your highlighter and get ready to mark your favorite Artown events in the newly returned “little book” of Artown. The little book fits in your back pocket or purse an lists nearly 500 arts, culture, music and dance events that fill Northern Nevada during the month of July. Last year Artown published a […]
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Cow Dog Trials Combine Skill, Intense Concentration.
You don’t want to miss this year’s Reno Rodeo Cow Dog Competition Thursday at the Reno Livestock Events Center indoor arena. I went last year just to see what it’s all about and was mesmerized by the skill and concentration in the arena. And that’s just the dogs! The handler is on horseback and guides […]
Local Pilots Gear Up For Reno Air Races
Rookie School for the Reno Air Races moved into the hangars at Stead Airport this week and race pilots, both brand new and seasoned, stood on the tarmac wit a feeling of hope for the long-time event. Last year the races were abruptly cancelled after a crash, and the future of the event has been […]
English Professor Receives Daughters of the American Revolution Medal of Honor
Kudos to Western Nevada College Professor Marilee Swirczek who earned the DAR Medal of Honor for her work on the unique and moving exhibit “Always Lost – A Meditation on War.” The exhibit honors soldiers from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and includes photographs, literary writings and the “Wall of the Dead” which displays photographs […]
Hey, It's Getting Crowded in Here. Baby Robins Ready to Leave the Nest
These four baby Robins are ready to find new adventures. The nest sits right on top of our electric meter and has been a popular place for babies since last year. I’m not sure if the same birds come back every year or not. But it’s fun to watch the little ones grow up and […]