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Good eats Welcome to this week’s Reno News & Review. Because of familial obligations, I haven’t been getting out much lately—and when I have, it’s mostly been to my usual haunts. In fact, I had to hand over my Man About Town credentials to RN&R Special Projects Editor Matt Bieker. So, it was nice recently to discover a new-ish restaurant that I’m excited about: Plaza Maya Restaurant, 1644 S. Wells Avenue. You’ve probably already been there. But, for the sake of this column, let’s hope you haven’t. It’s exactly the sort of place I always wanted to find back in the halcyon days of Ye Olde Mid-2000s when I was writing restaurant reviews for this paper. It’s centrally located but feels oddly secluded since it’s connected to the South Wells Avenue roundabout and hidden behind an affiliated imports store and a lounge that looked popping, although I was too laden with children to check it out. Margot and I have been there twice now, and both times were excellent. The first time, a few weeks ago, we were there for lunch. Or breakfast. Or some combination of the two. If only there was a word that combined “lunch” and “breakfast.” ... I vote for “leakfast.” We were there at lunchtime but ordered breakfast food—the chilaquiles were delicious. And then, last Friday, we took the brood there for dinner. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and amazing food. Street tacos that taste as good as the best of the real thing, and maybe the best chile relleno I’ve ever had. Everything tasted fresh and vibrant. And there’s an inclusive community vibe that can’t be beat. Anyway. It might be a new contender for “best Mexican restaurant.” Vote now in the RN&R’s annual readers’ poll: bestofnorthernnevada.com. This is last week of round one!

—Brad Bynum

Re “The city shouldn’t fund private cops” (editorial, May 16): Good editorial. there is soooo much more to be highly concerned about on the Downtown Reno Partnership Business Improvement District. For example, we taxpayers city wide also fund real cops for the downtown area—unequal treatment. The BID is a 5-1c6 nonprofit, not a 501c3 charitable and it has no members! Yes, taxation without representation. And the BID funds part of these cops, so who are they beholden to? Jeff Church Reno

One man’s tariffs Trade tariffs on China? Wait a minute. What happened to your mantra of keeping the government out of the “free market? I’m sorry, but you can’t have it both ways. Even that weasel Alan Greenspan admitted he was wrong. Wrong about what? That the economy will have to have a government intervention every, say, 75 years? Are you kidding me?! I am sorry but you’re not going to have it both ways. Any more. These modern Robber Barons have been laughing their guts out. Greenspan will go down as the worst Fed chairman ever for lowering rates so much that he was basically giving money away while heating up an already primed economy at a time when we should have been thinking about cooling the planet down, and now, with interest rates at ridiculously low levels, they have nowhere to go. How much more of this hypocritical, male bovine excrement can we stand? You cannot serve both God and Mammon, so stop posturing about being a Christian and all. You worship the golden calf called the almighty dollar, not God. And almost all the network reporters remind me of the Stepford Wives—unbelievably clueless or unconsciously—or

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consciously—complicit in this deception. I’ve got to call it tabloid. All of them. Government will always be a player in the market. Jon Obester Reno

Key/ky Re “Whisky lover” (15Minutes, May 16): There is no law banning whiskey manufacturers from spelling whiskey without the ‘e’. America has mostly adopted the Irish spelling with the “e” while the rest of world omits the “e” using the Scottish spelling, nothing more, nothing less. Some Kentucky distillers use the Scottish version, but who says “bourbon whisky” like a dork, anyway, instead of just “bourbon.” like you wonder if there’s bourbon tequila? Should know this if you’re marketing a whiskey lounge. Ed Park via email Editor’s note: As Hiram Runnels said in an 1855 comment usually attributed to Mark Twain, “A man must be a damned fool who can’t spell a word more than one way.”

Conception theory Life begins at the point of conception. No one can deny that after a human being is conceived it will develop into the very same being as those debating this issue. What astounds me is that those who favor abortion went through an identical development stage as the being they are condemning to death. Would these very same people agree that a similar choice should have been made about their own existence? How many human lives have been lost that could have added to our society in so many ways? Abortion is used primarily as a birth control of convenience because people are too self-centered to take precautions. They prefer their own pleasurable self-indulgence over the care and sanctity of the life they created. What ever happened to taking responsibility for one’s actions? Is it too

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much to ask a woman who has conceived to place the child into adoption? Nine months of discomfort is nothing compared to life in prison for voluntary manslaughter! And what about consenting to sex with a male? Is that part of the equation, too? Or has abortion just become another extension of the women’s liberation movement started in the late ’60s? Does the father of the child have a say in this? And what about the constitution of the United States? Are not all people conceived in this country deserving of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Abortion is a crime against humanity and should be outlawed. For a country that murders it’s children cannot be far from self destruction. Joe Bialek Cleveland

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I’m going to get a surgery on July 1. Usually I do triathlons in Lake Tahoe, so I just need to get that surgery to be ready for the next season. But we love Reno. There are so many activities to do here. Every summer we go to Donner Lake mostly every weekend. And we go to Lake Tahoe, of course.

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Business partnership works The RN&R’s May 16 editorial was premised on the erroneous belief that “small business owners are essentially paying taxes given to a nonprofit overseen by some of downtown’s most powerful businesses.” This is flatly wrong. No business in the Downtown Reno Business Improvement District is “taxed” or even assessed. The only people paying assessments to fund the work we do at the Downtown Reno Partnership are property owners, who elected to assess themselves in 2018 because the previous two city-run assessment districts didn’t achieve their goals after more than 20 years. The owners and the city believed our ambassadors, marketing and economic development efforts were necessary to stabilize downtown and revitalize it. This information is readily available both on the City of Reno’s website and ours, where we explicitly explain the funding structure of our nonprofit and how it was formed: downtownreno.org/our-mission/ faq. It is unfortunate that the RN&R’s editorial staff did not to take advantage of these public resources to learn more about us and the work we do in order to make a meaningful critique. It’s unfortunate that the RN&R teased our ambassadors, who tirelessly walk, bike and Segway the streets 365 days a year. Calling them “glorified hall monitors” is churlish. We invite your staff to spend a day learning more about how they save lives, find services and housing for people, work with city services to clean up the streets and increase foot traffic for small businesses.

Further, our 16-person board of directors is made up of multiple representatives of the downtown community, including large business, small business, property owners, nonprofits and residents who applied for the positions, and appointed municipal representatives. Board members’ applications and those who were not selected are also available on our website for anyone to read. Because of the way business improvement districts operate, it is not only appropriate but expected for those people to be on our board. Our board and meetings are consistent with the American system of representation. The people who are being assessed and the business district we are trying to help have a seat at the table and determine what we do and how we do it. We also hold monthly board meetings open to the public and quarterly Downtown Halls that further engage the community. We invite you and your staff to attend these meetings and become part of that community. What we’ve accomplished in the first six months, who we work with, and how we operate are fully accessible to everyone. We welcome criticism and feedback, but we simply ask that next time your staff Google us, or pick up the phone, or look around, and couch your critiques in reality. Ω

Alex Stettinski is the executive director of the Downtown Reno Partnership.

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I’m actually planning to go see Lake Tahoe, because I’ve never seen Lake Tahoe before. I’m originally from Ohio. I’ve been out here for a year, and I’m waiting to go see Lake Tahoe and all the festivals and activities and everything every weekend here.

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I’m staying in Reno for one more month, and I’ve only lived here for like a year and a half. I’m moving back to L.A., where I’m from, and I going to be going to college and trying to start a tattooing apprenticeship, hopefully. I’m going to miss Reno. I’m not happy about it. The vibes out here are really great.

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Amid frenzy, Nevada protects abortion While progressives watch in horror as draconian anti-abortion bills are passed by state legislatures in Republican-controlled states this year, let’s remember how much we owe to a group of visionary women who successfully organized to pass a voter initiative in 1990, Question 7, to ensure that women in Nevada have legal access to abortion no matter what happens in the rest of the country. That didn’t stop Nevada’s anti-choice legislators this year from doing their best to argue against reproductive freedom by training their ire on Senate Bill 179, a bill intended to update Nevada’s abortion statutes by removing criminal penalties and inappropriate medical requirements, such as requiring doctors to ask women about their marital status. During the Senate debate, Sen. Yvanna Cancela—179’s sponsor—tried to keep her colleagues focused on the intent and language of the bill, which modernized abortion statutes, making it crystal clear that no one can be criminally prosecuted

for a legal abortion in Nevada—not the woman, or her doctor, or a pharmacist supplying the “morning after” pill. But abortion opponents ignored the content of the bill, choosing to seize the moment to publicly air their anti-abortion views, starting with Sen. Joe Hardy, who declared “I stand in support of life,” regaling the Senate with an Easter religious message more suited to a church than a secular legislative body. Sen. Ira Hansen became quite emotional, saying his teen mother would have aborted him if abortion had been legal in 1960. He complained there are no restrictions on “same sex” abortions—I think he meant gender-based—and compared the procedure to slavery in its repugnance. That was after he mansplained feminist history. Sen. Scott Hammond talked endlessly about the wonders of adopting his own children, inferring the bill somehow restricted adoptions. Sen. Julia Ratti spoke of her own adoption by loving parents,

a not-so-subtle reminder that Democrats were hardly opposing adoption by updating consent provisions for abortions. Ultimately, two Democrats voted against the bill, Sens. Mo Denis and Marcia Washington, although neither made a floor statement to explain their decision, while one Republican, Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, silently voted with the Democratic majority to pass the bill 12 to 9. When the bill reached the Assembly Health and Human Services Committee, there were nonsensical and strident arguments against it, with some witnesses insisting it would promote pedophilia and take away a woman’s right to consent to the procedure. During the Assembly debate, Republican women opposed the bill’s removal of the requirement that a woman provide written proof of her age, saying it could lead to sexual exploitation or trafficking of underage children. But the argument was a red herring since the bill doesn’t prevent a doctor from checking the age of the patient,

nor does it remove any requirements from medical professionals who must report suspected child abuse. In the end, the bill passed easily, on a vote of 27 to 13, with just one Democrat, Assemblywoman Dina Neal, crossing party lines to vote with the Republicans. Women cheered the bill’s passage in Carson City on a day of national protests against state abortion bans that are clearly designed to provoke a confrontation at the U.S. Supreme Court. One Republican state legislator in Texas even introduced a bill to make abortion a homicide, punishable by the death penalty. This is where 46 years of debating legal abortion has led us. Those of us who remember the pre-1973 days of illegal abortions resent having to fight this battle again in 2019, but perhaps it’s the only way to galvanize younger women to political action as they realize their vote is all that protects us from the tyranny of those who want to take away our freedom to make our own health care decisions. Ω

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by Dennis Myers

Native power may grow

The Nevada Legislature is approaching the end of the 2019 session.

At the Nevada Legislature, a measure intended to beef up the political power of Nevada tribes appears likely to pass. Assembly Bill 264 has been amended twice and is in its third version, but it is still alive and has just gotten out of the Assembly on a 40 to 0 vote. Patterned after a 10-year-old New Mexico law, A.B. 264 directs state agencies to include Nevada’s four tribes in planning and implementation of state programs. Though Pyramid Paiutes have been relatively well connected as a result of former U.S. senator Harry Reid’s Truckee River Water Settlement, other groups have been left out of issues—particularly environmental planning—that had direct effects on them. The measure empowers the Nevada Indian Commission to promote—one might say police—the implementation of the proposed law, if it passes the Senate in the remaining days of the 120-day legislature.

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Fire aNd water Like a good news/bad news joke, the U.S. Drought Monitor adjudges Nevada to be nearly free of drought while forestry and fire officials say the state faces “above normal, significant wildfire potential” just ahead. Ten months ago, the Drought Monitor had most of Nevada either “abnormally dry” or in “moderate drought.” Today, a map on the Drought Monitor’s website shows Nevada entirely in white, meaning the intensity of drought is seen as “none.” In the last couple of years, 2.3 million acres burned in the state, including parts of Lamoille, one of the few areas in the state with New England-type scenery. Wetter-than-usual weather is likely to reduce fires in the mountains this year, but wildfires elsewhere will be a constant danger. There is also rising danger from humans. Last year, for the first time, most of the 600-plus fires in the state were caused by people.

Help may be oN tHe way Workers who have watched the real value of their pay dwindle are getting a boost from the Nevada Legislature. The lawmakers have repealed changes in state law made by the 2015 Republican-controlled legislature undercutting prevailing wages. Prevailing wages are an average of area-wide wages paid and are used on public works projects. Meanwhile, at press time, the Nevada Assembly had approved legislation raising the state’s very minimum wage to $12 an hour. The measure was approved on a straight party-line vote. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, and in Nevada it is one dollar higher than that. But the real dollar value of the federal minimum has declined steadily for decades. The $7.25 was set 10 years ago, and all the value of that raise has been eaten up by inflation. “Minimum wage increases have been too infrequent to keep up with inflation,” according to the Economic Policy Institute, which calls the $7.25 minimum a “poverty wage,” increasing rather than relieving poverty. When a Minnesota U.S. House member recently wrote, “Taking into account inflation, the federal minimum wage is actually worth less than what it was worth 50 years ago,” the fact-checking service PolitiFact rated the statement true.

—Dennis Myers

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Mapping Redistricting and open meetings the 1991 Nevada legislature began with a pledge from Senate Democratic floor leader John Vergiels that the session would be the most open and honest in state history, an effort to mend the legislature’s image after a two-year scandal over the 1989 session’s lawmakers voting themselves a 300 percent legislative pension increase. Thirteen legislators had been defeated for reelection over the issue. In the closing days of the 1991 session, after Republicans and Democrats had carefully and conscientiously drafted senate district reapportionment plans, Vergiels suddenly unveiled a new, previously undisclosed plan, gave senators a few hours to study it, then rammed it through the senate on Democratic votes. Republicans were furious, and they were only partly pacified when Vergiels’ new districts failed to work as he expected and the public handed the senate back to the Republicans. Jump forward 20 years. In 2011, Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed the legislature’s U.S. House

reapportionment plan in a dispute over whether to concentrate Latino voters in one U.S. House district or give Latinos a hefty but not controlling presence in three districts. Latino legislators supported the second option, which Sandoval opposed. The legislature’s allowable 120 days expired before the dispute could be settled, whereupon Nevada District Court Judge Todd Russell seized control of the process and appointed a panel of his own to reapportion the districts, in violation of article 4, section 5 of the Nevada Constitution. State Republicans said they would go to court to overturn the Russell districts, but they later caved in and the districts stood. Such fiascoes have given the already tawdry reputation of redistricting an even worse cast. Nevada political scientist Fred Lokken said one advantage to legislative control being split between parties is that in reapportionment years, they are forced to work together. “When you have both parties in power, they try to compromise,” he said.

Reapportionment normally happens at the first legislature after the census, meaning 2021. The political parties will pour money into the 2020 elections, trying to control legislatures—and thus reapportionment—across the nation. To many political leaders, it is a more important contest than the presidency. This year, Nevada legislators have processed measures—Assembly Concurrent Resolution 1 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 9—to prepare for the 2021 redistricting, and those measures require compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act and public participation. Those have been dispensable in the past, but at least the legislators have the matter on their radar. Lokken said that the Republican National Committee has taken more of an interest in state legislative races than the Democrats, with the result that the GOP has an advantage going into the census year. “In something like 38 states, they get to re-draw those lines,” he said. Of course, in the 2020 election, Donald Trump’s difficulties could undercut Republican fortunes. But there is another consideration for Nevada lawmakers. If they don’t improve their handling of the process, they could face a citizen initiative to take away their authority to do the job. There has been a wave of such efforts across the country, using initiative petitions to create independent reapportionment panels. And Nevada’s profile is high enough that others are watching, even in places like Idaho, where columnist Judy Ferro observed Nevada’s current legislature and wrote in Idaho Press, “Still lacking, however, is a bill to initiate a bipartisan reapportionment commission. Currently, the legislature maps congressional and legislative districts with the approval of the governor. In 2012, the governor vetoed the legislature’s efforts, and a court appointed an independent commission. Neither Republicans nor Democrats in power since have sought to make an independent commission permanent.” She also called the Nevada Legislature a “crew of lefties,” so her view is hardly 20-20. Politico has opined that the 2020 census will end up “perhaps putting Nevada further out of reach for President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign.” There are now five states with independent reapportionment commissions,

four of them in the West—Arizona, California, The concern is that the measure changes Washington and Idaho. who can file open meeting complaints from There is a difference between reapportionanyone to people with a direct interest in ment and redistricting. Reapportionment matters under discussion at a meeting. That decides how many districts there will be. would eliminate journalists, who are frequent Redistricting decides their shapes. And the attendees at public meetings and often have outcome is not always foreseeable. In one of filed complaints that have been upheld. the gerrymanders of the notorious Vergiels The bill reads in part, “The Attorney redistricting, a Senate district then held by General is not required to investigate or longtime Republican stalwart Lawrence prosecute any alleged violation of this Jacobsen of Douglas County started chapter if the Attorney General in Jacobsen’s home county, determines that … the interests stretched through Carson of the person who filed the City, then bit off a chunk of complaint are not significantly “A Gerrymander Washoe County, an amalgam affected by the action of the is always in the eye of rural and urban designed public body that is alleged of the beholder.” to defeat the incumbent. to violate this chapter.” The Democrats teed up an Other language analogizes Fred Lokken attractive Douglas County standing to file a complaint Political scientist candidate. But both the rediswith “standing to challenge the tricting and the recruitment were action of the public body in a for naught. Senate Republican floor court of law.” leader William Raggio was so angry over The bill was drafted by a task force the railroading of the redistricting plan that he formed in the attorney general’s office when made sure Jacobsen had everything necessary Adam Laxalt was AG, and Deputy Attorney to win. And Jacobsen was reelected. General Gregory Ott told the Assembly Government Affairs Committee, “I am happy to report that the language contained in the Complaint department proposed bill was approved by the task force In a different legislative issue, there are with no member opposing.” growing concerns about Assembly Bill 70, One source suggested, “Check out who’s which seeks to change language associated on the task force. The [members] are all with the Nevada open meeting law. The bill attorneys with boards and commissions.” Ω has been amended twice and is now in its third version.

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Bar none No Barriers USA The 2019 No Barriers USA Summit will be held at Lake Tahoe June 13-15. Attendance is limited to 750 people. Registration is $100 per person and spots are still available on the nonprofit’s website, nobarriersusa.org. The three-day Squaw Creek event is designed to inspire people to overcome adversity. It will include speakers such as Erik Weihenmayer, No Barriers co-founder and the first blind man to summit Mount Everest; as well as Whitney Way Thore, who starred on TLC’s My Big Fat Fabulous Life. Musical performances will include the band Magic Giant, as well as deaf jazz singer Mandy Harvey. Attendees can also participate in various workshops and activities and watch performances and two documentaries— Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story and The Weight of Water. “This is a really inspirational event to be in the region and helps people overcome whatever is holding them back,” said Amber Burke at North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. “It brings such an impressive lineup and is really great for [Tahoe’s] economic vitality that we are able to bring events like this.” This year’s summit will also offer a special series of workshops and activities called Warriors Track. They’re designed to build a sense of community among former or active military members. This Track will include mentor-led talks and teamwork to take on challenges like rock climbing, summiting a peak and other challenging mountain activities. No Barriers started in 2003 and originally was focused on working with children and adults with disabilities. In 2004, the first No Barriers festival was held in Cortina, Italy, after raising $100,000 and was

called No Barriers Dolomiti 2004. Later, these annual festivals were called summits and brought to the United States. Around the same time No Barriers launched, another nonprofit was getting started. Global Explorers aimed to help middle and high school students through educational travel. By 2011, No Barriers was still a small nonprofit with only one full time employee, but Global Explorers was a mid-sized nonprofit with programs on several continents. The two organizations decided to merge in 2011 and become No Barriers USA. This way, both organizations could reach a wider audience and help people through their shared goal of taking people out of their comfort zones to change how they see life in a positive way. Based out of Fort Collins, Colorado, No Barriers USA offers a variety of programs and events. One of its biggest programs, No Barriers Youth, offers a variety of expeditions for middle and high school students, including group trips with partnering schools to other countries, as well as providing a scholarship program that ensures every child has the opportunity to participate in group trips regardless of their family’s financial situation. No Barriers also offers a summer camp in the Fort Collins area. For military veterans, or “warriors,” as No Barriers puts it, expeditions are also available, including backpacking trips. Aside from the summit, No Barriers also hosts events such as the Outdoor Classic annual fundraiser and the What’s Your Everest fundraiser. More recently, the organization has also started a podcast hosted by the co-founders and partners, as well as a virtual education course. Ω

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The night I caught a sneak preview performance of Larry Shue’s 1984 play The Foreigner at Reno Little Theater, I was surrounded by an uproarious crowd while I sat scratching my head. I’m not alone as a critic. It turns out The Foreigner has always been one of those odd plays—beloved by audiences and disliked by critics, who have called it “contrived,” with “convoluted shenanigans” and a script that’s “patronizing.” This flimsy farce about Americans’ fear of The Other is all those things. But it’s also funny, mainly thanks to a few performances done well. Sergeant “Froggy” LeSueur (Keith Roberts) is a cockney English military man who arranges a threeday getaway for his grieving pal, Charlie Baker (Scott Hernandez), whose dying, adulterous wife insisted he leave because he’s too boring. So, obviously, Froggy brings him to a remote fishing cabin in rural Georgia. A little TLC from the cabin’s proprietor, Betty (Moira Bengochea), and some pleasant conversation should fix him right up. But socially awkward Charlie disagrees. “Even idle conversation terrifies me,” he urges. Froggy promises to fix it. Poor Betty, approaching her twilight years in this nearly condemned cabin, mourns the life she’ll never have of visiting distant lands and meeting foreign strangers. Froggy’s solution lands right in his lap. It’s Betty’s lucky day, he says. He just happens to have brought a foreigner, his friend Cha-Oo-Lee (Charlie, for short) to stay. He’s great, but don’t bother talking to him, Froggy warns; he doesn’t speak a word of English. It’s this feeble hook upon which hangs the entire two-and-a-half-hour play. Charlie, initially repelled by the plan, must follow it when Betty begins, like a predictable cliché, shouting slowly at Charlie as if he’s hard of hearing. The story’s single note now becomes how stupid Americans act when they meet foreigners.

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Soon the Rev. David Marshall Lee (Bradly Howell); his Southern belle wife, Catherine (Anna Pidlypchak); and David’s hillbilly pal, Owen (Bob Gabrielli), proceed to air all kinds of dirty laundry in front of Charlie, a perceived non-threat. Charlie’s in too deep now; he has no choice but to quickly “learn” English from Catherine’s dimwitted brother Ellard (Patrick McCarty) and extract himself from this uncomfortable situation. But things escalate rapidly when racism and xenophobia rear their ugly heads and the Klan gets involved (wait … what?) in a moment that left me squirming in my seat. But like I said, it’s saved by performances done well—namely Hernandez’s deadpan Charlie, who thrives in this scenario where he seems to be “acquiring a personality” and pulls off an accent reminiscent of Andy Kaufman’s Latka from Taxi as well as responsive facial expressions that, on their own, earn the show’s biggest laughs. Also, despite Shue’s simplistic portrayal of Betty, Bengochea’s talent turns her into a lovably funny, if daft, character. Less lovable are the accents—having grown up in the South, I found all the Southern accents unbelievable, cartoonish and grating, while Froggy’s cockney accent was virtually impossible to understand. And, unfortunately, not all performances survive Shue’s scripting. Though the play touches on some regrettably current and important themes, this ultimately is a comedy best enjoyed if you check your brain at the door. Ω

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12345 The Foreigner—written by Larry Shue and directed by Rod Hearn—is at Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., through June 16. Showtimes include May 30, 31; and June 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m.; Additional matinees take place June 2, 9, 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 seniors and military and $15 students for students. For information and to purchase tickets, visit renolittletheater.org or call 813-8900.

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A whole new bore Will Smith’s strange, big, blue Genie turns out to be the surprising highlight of the fair-to-middling Aladdin, the live-action remake of the Disney animated classic that was bag for Robin Williams. Smith does just fine in the role Williams voiced in 1992, and the character gets fleshed out in a manner that is genuinely moving at times, even if his blueness is perhaps a bit creepy from some angles. (And it looks like he’s pushing a big poop out of the top of his head thanks to that hairstyle.) In fact, if they decided to make a horror spinoff where the blue genie starts biting people’s heads off, that would be kind of awesome. He’s scary already. Director Guy Ritchie goes the full musical route, and while he has a reasonably talented cast on hand, the whole enterprise feels a bit on the unnecessary side. It’s not a bad movie by any means, but it is overlong, and one cast member in particular ultimately pulls the picture into the unfortunate zone. Mena Massoud makes for a halfway decent Aladdin, while Naomi Scott provides a luminous Jasmine. Both do good jobs singing the famous songs, and they most certainly look the parts. Their magic carpet ride while belting “A Whole New World” is charming, and they make for a cute couple. It’s a shame that it’s all in the service of something that, no matter how much money is being thrown at the screen, feels hollow. The ultimate movie killer, besides the general been-there-done-that vibe, is Marwan Kenzari woefully miscast as Jafar. In the animated movie, Jafar was a demonic force of Darth Vader levels. Here, he’s a little whiny guy wearing a goofy hat, and his parrot isn’t nearly as memorable as the one voiced by Gilbert Gottfried in the original. If Jafar had registered even the slightest level of menace, it might’ve been enough to tip the scales and

render Aladdin recommendable. But Jafar takes up enough screen time to make too much of the movie indigestible. Each time he walks on screen it’s like a steel-tipped boot kick to the movie’s crotch. Nasim Pedrad of Saturday Night Live fame is a welcomed presence as Dalla, Jasmine’s handmaiden. She’s good here, and it would be nice to see her score some higher profile roles after this, because she hasn’t been doing enough since departing SNL. Many of the songs from the original make it into the new version, as do a couple of new tunes. Smith puts fun spins on “Friend Like Me” and “Prince Ali,” and Scott hits the mark on “A Whole New World” and the new “Speechless.” Besides “World” and “Friend,” the music isn’t all that catchy. It wasn’t all that catchy in the original, either. Maybe you haven’t noticed, but Disney is remaking their animated classics like crazy. Aladdin winds up somewhere near the top of the bottom half. It’s not nearly as good as The Jungle Book or Cinderella, but it’s better than Dumbo and Alice in Wonderland. They aren’t stopping anytime soon, with The Lion King coming out later this summer and Mulan on the horizon. So, it’s not very good, but it’s not the travesty it looked like it was going to be. The blue genie is weird and a little scary, but Smith makes it a fun kind of weird. As for Jafar, he’s the sort of bad, like Jar Jar Binks bad, that you just can’t get around. The film seems to be suggesting a sequel that would most assuredly include Jafar, so recast strategies should be put into play immediately. At this rate, Disney is going to run out of animated movies to remake live somewhere around 2023, at which time they will probably start remaking live version remakes of animated movies. I’m expecting a live action redo of the live action Beauty and the Beast remake somewhere around 2025. Ω

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The Marvel universe gets its most grandiose chapter with Avengers: Endgame, a fitting successor to last year’s Infinity War and a generous gift to those of us who like our movies with superheroes in them. When last we saw Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.), he was a survivor of the dreaded Thanos (Josh Brolin) finger snap, a universe altering occurrence that took out half its living creatures and provided for that tear-jerking moment when Spider-Man (Tom Holland) and many others turned to dust. Endgame picks up where that action left off, with Stark floating in space and keeping a video journal of his inevitable demise having run out of food and water. Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Rocket (Bradley Cooper) are among the other survivors, dealing with the repercussions of so much death on Earth, just like Justin Theroux in The Leftovers. Oh, there are tons of questions this movie needs to answer in its three-hour-plus running time. Where’s Thanos? Where’s Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner)? Is Tony permanently marooned in space? What’s been going on with Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) during all of this Thanos hullabaloo? Is everybody really dead? Does Star Lord (Chris Pratt) still have his Walkman in the Great Beyond? Good news: the movie answers many of your questions and more thanks to another well-balanced screenplay and a crack directorial job from the team of Anthony and Joe Russo. When you leave Endgame, your belly will be happily full of cinematic satisfaction.

Booksmart

Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein deliver star-making performances as Amy and Molly, two super smart high school students looking to get crazy on graduation eve after years of hitting the books and missing all of the fun. Olivia Wilde makes a smart and funny directorial debut, with a film that feels like a relative of Superbad, which makes sense considering Feldstein is Jonah Hill’s little sister. (They both do those wide eyes when dryly delivering wise-assed asides.) Besides this dynamic duo, the film is blessed with the presence of Skyler Gisondo (of Santa Clarita Diet) as Jared, the super sweet and dorky rich kid, Jason Sudeikis (Wilde’s husband) as the school principal, and Lisa Kudrow and Will Forte as Amy’s parents. Best of the supporting cast is Billie Lourd, daughter of Carrie Fisher, as the oddball student who keeps magically showing up at every party Amy and Molly visit. The film is consistently funny, and just a little dark and nasty, with Wilde and cast navigating nicely from very funny to very awkward moments. Feldstein has comic chops equal to—and perhaps even better than—her brother’s.

Charlie Says

Mary Harron, director of American Psycho, helms this movie about real life psycho Charles Manson (Matt Smith) and three major female members of his “family,” those being Leslie Van Houten (Hannah Murray), Susan Atkins (Marianne Redding) and Patricia Krenwinkel (Sosie Bacon). Harron and longtime screenwriting partner Guinevere Turner try to make an insightful look at the three women in their early prison life while using flashbacks to show a buildup to the crimes that got them there. The film makes the mistake of trying to portray the three women as brainwashed victims, with their every line delivery accompanied by that patented Manson Family smile. The film works fairly well when showing life on the ranch with Manson and the ways he manipulated those around him. It’s brief depiction of the murders is chilling. As for the prison scenes where the three women are going through a form of therapy, those scenes alternate between pretty good and very bad. Harron is a gifted director, and a full-fledged movie about Manson and his followers might’ve been something else from the likes of her. A semi-sympathetic depiction of his “family victims” leaves a slightly bad taste in the mouth. (Available for streaming and rental during a limited theatrical release.)

John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum

Long Shot

The gun opera that is the John Wick franchise keeps on rolling and shooting with gory gusto, and some great dogs to boot. When we last saw Keanu Reeves as John Wick, he had himself a little time before getting excommunicated from the assassination club The High Table and all its perks. His killing a fellow assassin within the walls of the Continental Hotel means no more room service or dog sitting. He’s got a multimillion dollar bounty on his head and no place to kick his feet up. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum picks up right where the last one left off, with a battle-weary Wick running in the streets, putting distance between himself and the hotel and trying to figure out his next big move. Credit Reeves for playing this part perfectly, on a level where we can believe that this dude who keeps getting stabbed and shot can turn on his power afterburners and keep shooting people in the face. Wick basically runs from one action set piece to another, with returning director and former stunt coordinator Chad Stahelski making each of those set pieces a thing to behold. A gun battle inside a weapons museum counts as a franchise highlight, as does Wick’s gunfight atop a motorcycle. And, yes, dogs play a major role in the shenanigans, which makes this dog person very happy.

Charlize Theron stars as Charlotte Field, Secretary of State and potential Presidential candidate. Her romantic interest is Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen), a journalist turned speech writer who, not surprisingly, smokes lots of weed. Flarsky is a dweeby, wind breaker-wearing columnist whose alternative weekly newspaper is sold to a conservative media mogul (an unrecognizable Andy Serkis). He quits his job and finds himself attending a high society party featuring Charlotte and Boyz 2 Men along with best pal, Lance (O’Shea Jackson, Jr., showing he’s a lot funnier than his reasonably funny dad, Ice Cube). Turns out Fred knows Charlotte. She was a neighbor when he was a kid, and she, being three years older, babysat him. They get reacquainted, Fred gets a job as her speech writer, one thing leads to another, and there you have it, one of this year’s most unlikely rom-com pairings. It’s also a pairing that works swimmingly because Theron and Rogen have serious screen chemistry. Whatever you think of this pairing before you see the movie, Theron and Rogen pull it off. Their courtship is funny, awkward, comedically drug-laced and utterly convincing. Charlotte likes to party, and much of the Fred part is modeled after Rogen, and Rogen is the king of partying. It’s a good match.

Pokemon Detective Pikachu

Walking into Pokémon Detective Pikachu, there’s an established mythology. It’s not an origin-of-the-Pokémon movie. It’s a, “If you don’t know anything about Pokémon, none of this is going to make a lick of sense” movie. Ryan Reynolds voices the title character, so that could be fun, right? It’s fun for about the first 15 minutes that Reynolds spends on the screen as the little yellow furball with a Sherlock Holmes hat. Then, Reynolds and the rest of them get lost in a haze of sloppy action and convoluted plotlines. No doubt, they got some good performers to participate in this moneymaker. Along with Reynolds, you get Bill Nighy as the creator of the Pokémon world, or something like that. (Still not sure what he really did.) Justice Smith plays Tim, the main protagonist, a young adult who has lost his father and befriends Pikachu. And then there’s the very talented Kathryn Newton, under-used as TV reporter wannabe Lucy Stevens. Heck, even Ken Watanabe shows up in this mess, doing pretty much what he did in Godzilla (looking up to the sky in awe). By the time this thing wrapped, I honestly had no idea what had really happened, nor did I really care. The movie didn’t pique my interest in the Pokémon enterprise. It solidified my indifference. Let’s just say I’m not going to be downloading any of that shit to my phone.

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EVENTS 14TH ANNUAL TRUCKEE BREW FEST: Truckee Optimist’s annual event features more than 40 beers, silent auction and live music. Sat, 6/8, 1pm. $35. Truckee River Regional Park, 10500 Brockway Road, Truckee, truckeeoptimist.publishpath.com.

2019 BEERFEST & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: The 13th annual event features two stages of live music, numerous craft beers and ciders, a beer run, hiking, mountain biking, yoga and other activities. Fri, 7/5-Sun, 7/7. Northstar California Resort, 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, www.northstarcalifornia.com.

24-HOUR MURAL MARATHON: In conjunction with Reno Art Fest, watch art come to life in this competition in which seven artists have just 24 hours to paint an original mural on the side of the Circus Circus Hotel. Spectators can watch artists create their masterpieces and enjoy food and music during the weekend event. Fri, 7/12-Sun, 7/14. Circus Circus, 500 N. Sierra St., artechreno.com/reno-art-fest-2019.

3RD THURSDAY: The monthly event will highlight art, specialty food, farmers, crafts, music and cultural heritage. 3rd Thursday will be a year-round, running every third Thursday of the month from 4pm-9pm in Victorian Square. It will be located in both indoor and outdoor spaces during the colder months of the year. Thu, 6/20, 7/18, 8/15, 4pm. Free. Victorian Square, Victorian Ave, Sparks, www.39northdowntown.com.

4TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA CITY RODEO & FIESTA DEL CHARRO:

ummers in Reno can be action-packed. How packed? Twenty-four HOW IT hours of packed. More packed than a Boy Scout on a field trip. More WORKS: packed than a kid leaving for college. More packed than a Green Bay football team. More packed than a Nevada sports fan. The RN&R’s Summer Guide is our annual attempt to point forward to some of the fun stuff happening around the region during—arguably—the most fun season of the year. In the coming pages, you’ll find selections 1 21 pulled from the most complete events calender in the area. You’ll also 2 1 find some hints, suggestions and double-dog dares from some longtime 2 Reno insiders. We like to have some fun with how we present our Summer Guide. In 23 23 recent years, we’ve made our Summer Guides into maps, calenders and 23 more. Last year, it was a board game. This year, it’s a clock. 18 18 But, you might be saying to yourself, my favorite thing about the 18 pull pages 20-21 out summer is not watching the clock! You know, no more pencils! No more books! No more teacher’s dirty looks! Why would I want to watch the clock like some kid in school waiting for the bell to ring? Well, here’s the reason: There’s so much good stuff happening around town that you’ll need to manage your time a bit if you hope to pack it 23 23 all in. You wouldn’t want to miss out, would you? You don’t want to be scrolling through your Instagram feed, seeing all the fun stuff your buds 23 18 18 are up to while you’re sitting at home, eating junk food and crying the 18 useless tears of the FOMO blues, do you? Do you? Manage your time. Pack it all in. We’re here to help and to prove, once again, that Reno is a 24-hour town. We’re not sure you could actually do all of these events on the same day—after all, some of them are 21 21 special events that only occur on specific dates—but you can try! 1

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The two-day event includes a longhorn cattle drive, a mutton busting tournament, the Fiesta del Charro rodeo and a street dance on C Street with mariachi bands and live music from Lady & The Tramps. Sat, 8/24-Sun 8/25. $15-$25. Virginia City Arena & Fairgrounds, 458 F St., Virginia City, Virginia City, (775) 847-7500, visitvirginiacitynv.com.

4TH OF JULY PARADE: Virginia City celebrates Independence Day with a parade, raffle and auction, the Comstock Cowboys Second Amendment Concert, Old West shootouts, train rides and a fireworks show at dark. Thu, 7/4. C Street, Virginia City, (775) 847-7500, visitvirginiacitynv.com.

ART, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL: The two-day event features wine tasting, performance stages, restaurants, shops and walkways lined with fine art booths and exhibits. All proceeds from the event benefit Achieve Tahoe. Sat, 7/13-Sun, 7/14. Free. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley., squawalpine. com/events-things-do/art-wine-music-festival.

ARTOWN: The annual arts and cultural festival features over 500 multidisciplinary events, including music, dance, theater, visual arts, workshops, art walks and more. Most events are free to the public. Mon, 7/1-Wed, 7/31. Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., and other locations in Reno and Sparks, (775) 322-1538, artown.org.

BARRACUDA CHAMPIONSHIP: The PGA Tour event brings world-class professional athletes to the Reno-Tahoe area. The event is also the only one offering Modified Stableford playing format, which encourages the pros to shoot for the pin, creating more excitement for spectators. Mon, 7/22-Sun, 7/28. $27.25-$202.25. Montrêux Golf & Country Club, 18077 Bordeaux Drive, (775) 322-3900, barracudachampionship.com.

BASS CAMP IN THE PARK: The all-day party features DJs, art cars, live art, exhibitions, a vendor village and food trucks. Grammy-nominated British DJ/producer Chris Lake and Dancetronauts headline the all-ages event. Sat, 6/29, 4pm. $10-$50. Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., www.basscampfest.com.

BEST IN THE WEST NUGGET RIB COOK-OFF: Two dozen of the world’s top barbecue cooks compete for prizes and bragging rights to the best ribs in the West during the 31st annual festival. The end-of-summer celebration

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Nothing really starts at 11 p.m. But plenty of things are in full swing at 11 p.m. It’s the perfect time for the fashionably late to arrive. So, if you took one of our earlier suggestions and had a long meal, hit up an all-ages concert, drank some beer, or caught a movie, now’s the time to head to your next destination. If you’re like us and can’t get enough live music, you might head to one of the local bars that host music—like the Saint, 761 S. Virginia St.; Shea’s Tavern, 715 S. Virginia St.; or the Loving Cup, 188 California Ave. If you get there at 11, you’ll probably be just in time to catch the headliner. But it’s a good idea to leave this time slot a little open-ended, because who knows what will happen?

10 p.m.: See

an outdoor movie

Warm summer nights are perfect for recreating that ideal date-night of the ’50s—catching a flick at the drive-in. Instead of The Creature From the Black Lagoon, however, Sparks’ West Wind Drive-In, 555 El Rancho Drive, plays contemporary fare. Moviegoers will find a full snack bar, arcade and kid-friendly playground for restless little ones, and ticket prices include discounts for families, children and double features. The movie’s audio is broadcast directly to your cars speakers, so feel free to watch through the windshield, but its common to bring lawn chairs or other comfy seating while listening through your car’s open windows.

9 p.m.: Beer! You like beer? Sweet! So do we. In Nevada, you can get a beer 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hell, if you walk into a casino, sit down at a slot machine and start pumping in the change, sometimes they’ll just give you a beer. That’s what America is all about right there. Free beer. And holy hops, Batman! We’ve lost track of all the breweries that have opened in the area in the last couple of decades. But here are a few of our favorites: The Depot, 325 E. Fourth St.; Imbib Custom Brews, 785 E. Second St.; Brasserie Saint James, 901 S. Center St.; Great Basin Brewing Co., 846 Victorian Ave., and on and on. Drink up!

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Buy a Book

Trend analysts tell us that books are on their way out. That may be, but book lovers still abound, and used books are a special category all their own. Both the Book Gallery in Sparks and Grassroots Books viSit the in Reno are open mining muSeum every morning. The University of Nevada, Reno mining Grassroots has museum opens at 10 a.m. Tuesdays rapid turnover through Fridays. Obscure even to locals, of their the museum features historic photos of inventory. the state’s mineral glory days and places, Book Gallery mining machinery, maps and someone’s idea has more of a mine superintendent’s office. Oh, and collectibles. rocks. Lots and lots of rocks, labeled and visible Take your under glass. Call 784-4528 for more info. pick.

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9 a.m.: take

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Get outside! Get some air! Exercise that fat ass! There a millions of great places to hike in the region. Lake Tahoe is, like, one of the most beautiful places on the planet, and there are trails all around it. Literally. Want a scenic, moderate hiking suggestion that’s only a few minutes from downtown Reno? Check out the Hunter Creek Trail. Take Mayberry Road to Plateau Road, and then take a right on Woodchuck Drive, which dead ends at the trail head.

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BREAk YOUR FAST Make this a day when you don’t fix your own breakfast. Start the day being served. And skip the chi-chi places that don’t give you a full place setting. Go to a local place where people with common interests hang out—soccer players, police officers, teachers, retired politicians, occupations of all kinds. In Reno, that’s the Gold ’n Silver; 790 W. Fourth St. In Sparks, it’s Jack’s Café, 2200 Victorian Ave.

8 p.m.: MUSIC! Most concerts over at the Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., start promptly at 8 p.m. and are always over before 11 p.m. Why? Because the venue is always all ages. It’s a nonprofit organization that also hosts art exhibitions, DIY workshops and more. But there’s always great music on Holland’s calender. A few shows that we’re looking forward to this summer are Pile on June 10, Ceremony on June 28, and the Appleseed Cast on July 24. All starting at 8 p.m.

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also features the Crafters Crossing area, the Kids’ Area and live entertainment on two stages. Wed, 8/28-Mon, 9/2, 10:30am. Free. Victorian Square, 764-794 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 356-3300, nuggetribcookoff.com.

BIGGEST LITTLE CITY WING FEST: More than 20 wing-cookers will participate, competing for the best sauces and new found fans, during the seventh annual event. There will be a free entertainment on outdoor stages, including performances by A Thousand

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Start the day with a little silence, solitude and sagebrush. Spend a summer hour at “Solitude,” the sculpture of a Basque shepherd with his lamb on the hill overlooking Reno across McCarran Boulevard from Rancho San Rafael. The piece, now in need of some maintenance, is nevertheless a joy to be around. Before being installed here, it was created in Mexico and delayed for a time at the border by officials who wanted to make sure it was not a Mexican national treasure.

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When was the last time you had dinner in a second floor walkup? In downtown Sparks, there is Pietro’s Famiglia. Walk up the stairs at 834 Victorian Ave., and you’ll find yourself in an old-fashioned Italian restaurant, complete with white tablecloths and a Sinatra impersonator, Richie Ballerini. One caution—there is a dish you cannot get here. It’s pizza. Pietro’s has a non-aggression pact with the folks down at street level, Blind Onion, which does pizza up well. Pietro’s: 355-7557. Blind Onion: 3512000, ext. 1.

7 a.m.: COFFEE! There are a lot of options for a good cup of Joe around the valley. One of our favorites is Magpie Coffee, 1715 S. Wells Ave. It’s a scrappy little coffee roaster’s shop with delicious, small-batch stuff. It’s also a great place to rub elbows. It’s a favored hangout for local artists and business owners. Their flagship Pica Pica roast is recommended, although sometimes the seasonal roasts are even better.

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Head over to Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., and catch an Aces game. It’s summer. It’s baseball. This is pretty basic math.

Horses and Lindsay Ell. Fri, 7/5-Sat 7/6. Free. Downtown Reno, North Virginia Street, www.silverlegacyreno.com/event/ events/biggest-little-city-wing-fest.

CARSON VALLEY DAYS CELEBRATION: The 109th annual event features carnival rides, free evening concerts and a parade, crafts fair vendors, food vendors and more. Thu, 6/6Sun 6/9. Lampe Park, 1324 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, visitcarsonvalley.org.

CITY SOLSTICE FESTIVAL: Celebrate the beginning of summer at the annual festival featuring the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, the kick-off event for Concerts at

Commons, a farmers market, Classical Car Stroll, Cobblestone Day party and more. Thu, 6/13-Sun, 6/16. Various venues in Tahoe City, tahoesignatureproperties.com/ events/city-solstice-festival.

CIVIL WAR DAYS & BATTLE TRAIN: Hundreds of Civil War reenactors battle out great scenes on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, and even right in the middle of C Street, as part of the Labor Day Parade. Dress in your finest Victorian garb and join the ladies for High Tea, or take a ride on an evening champagne train and see a battle from your seat. Sat, 8/31-Sun,

9/1. Various locations in Virginia City, visitvirginiacitynv.com.

CORDILLERA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: The festival features more than 50 films from the world’s best emerging and established filmmakers. Highlighted events include a red carpet ceremony, “Meet the Filmmakers” party, Movies in the Park during Artown, celebrity panels and an awards banquet. Thu, 7/25-Sun, 7/28. Wingfield Park, 2 N. Arlington Ave., and other locations, www.ciffnv.org.

CULTURE FEST: Enjoy delicious cuisine, live music and dance, fun games, kids activities

and more outside on the Library Plaza.

Sat, 6/15, noon. Lake Tahoe Community College, 1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, www.ltcc.edu.

EVENINGS ON THE RANCH: Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair and enjoy live performers behind the Western Heritage Interpretive Center every Wednesday evening in July. Wed, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7pm. Free. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612, www.washoecounty.us/parks/parks_and_ trails/calendar.php.

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Reno’s a 24-hour town, and some bars and clubs around the city cater specifically to the late-night crowd. Doc Hollidays, 120 E. Second St.; Shea’s Tavern, 715 S. Virginia St.; Alturas Bar, 1044 E. Fourth St.; and Alibi Lounge, 125 Casazza Drive, offer beer and cocktails in a traditional bar setting 24-hours-a-day. If you find yourself catching a third or fourth wind around this time, though, Tonic Lounge, W. Second St.; 1up, 214 W. Commercial Row; and BlueBird Nightclub, 555 E. Fourth St., keep the dancefloor open until sunrise at least.

4 a.m.: DUDE

VISIT THE NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART Stop into the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., and enjoy a few hours out of the heat while you roam the galleries. Between now and Nov. 10, check out Chinese Railroad Workers of the Sierra Nevada, an exhibition featuring the work of Zhi Lin, who has spent a good deal of his career making art that recalls the sacrifices made Chinese migrant workers who built the Transcontinental Railroad through the Sierra Nevada mountains. The exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of the completion of the railroad in 1869.

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5 a.m.: WATCH A HOT AIR BALLOON LIGHT SHOW There are few things worth seeing at 5 a.m. on a summer weekend, but the Dawn Patrol at the annual Great Reno Balloon Race might just qualify. For decades, the Balloon Race, the largest free hot air ballooning event in the country, has started with a spectacle known as the Dawn Patrol’s Glow Show, where three grounded hot air balloons synchronize lighting their internal torches to an eclectic soundtrack— glowing brightly against the pre-dawn sky. This year, for the first time, the glow show will take place all three days of the race, starting Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 8 at 5 a.m.

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Every Friday during the month of July, head to Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., in downtown to catch Rollin’ on the River. It’s the RN&R’s free summer concert series—something we’ve been doing in conjunction with Artown since 1995. You can catch some local favorite acts playing on the amphitheater stage while you lounge on the grass and enjoy food and drinks from local vendors.

FRESH TRACKS FESTIVAL: This mid-summer festival pairs some of the best local live music and more than 40 regional craft beers to raise funds for the Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation. Performers include Dead Winter Carpenters, Mojo Green and Mescalito. Sat, 8/3, noon. $35-$50. The Hangar, 2401 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, www.freshtracksfestival.com.

GALENA CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS: Come out for a good, old-fashioned mashmallow roast and live entertainment on Friday evenings. Programs are free, but a $4 donation is requested. Fri, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19,

7/26, 8/2, 8pm. Free. Galena Creek Regional Park, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 8492511, www.washoecounty.us.

THE GREAT ELDORADO BBQ, BREWS & BLUES FESTIVAL: The Eldorado Resort Casino’s annual event is equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew tasting event with more than 50 microbrews from around the world and music festival with two stages featuring rock and blues acts, including headliners Berlin and War. Fri, 6/14-Sat, 6/15. Downtown Reno along North Virginia Street, (775) 786-5700, www.eldoradoreno.com.

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS: The 33rd annual celebration of America’s love affair with cars and rock ’n’ roll features cruises, show ’n’ shines, drag races and burnouts, AutoCross, car auctions, live music and more. Mon, 8/5-Sun, 8/11. Various locations in Reno, Sparks and other locations, (775) 356-1956, hotaugustnights.net.

LAKE TAHOE FREEDOM FEST: Celebrate summer skiing and the Fourth of July at this festival featuring three days of live music, including performances by Grant Farm at Gold Coast and a free show at KT Base Bar with Paul Oakenfold, followed by a fireworks display.

Wed, 7/3-Sun, 7/7. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, squawalpine.com.

IRON REBELS CAR SHOW: The show is open to all makes, models and years and features vendors, food and drinks, hourly raffle prizes and live music. Proceeds go to Relay for Life and The Cancer Society. Sat, 6/29, 11am. Shelton Racing & Fabrication, 3600 Challenger Way, Carson City, (775) 888-9966.

JAZZ & BEYOND—CARSON CITY MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL: The Mile High Jazz Band Association and Carson City, collaborating

3rd Thursday is a new event for Sparks-based nonprofit organization 39 North Downtown. It’s going to be a year-round event. It’s a collaborative effort between the City of Sparks, Sierra Arts and the Sparks Heritage Museum. The event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. in Victorian square and features art, specialty food, farmers, crafts, music and cultural heritage.

with businesses and other arts organizations, present 17 days of music, art, film, dance and more. Concerts and activities are held in a variety of Carson City venues. Fri, 8/9-Sun, 8/25. Free for most events. Various locations in Carson City, (775) 883-4154, jazzcarsoncity.com.

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Grab an inner tube—or a blowup mattress, if that’s your style— and hop in the Truckee River for a few hours of blissful floating. At least, that’s what we’d say most years. This year, you might want to wait a few weeks. The river is still flowing really fast. And it’s really cold right now, too. It looks like the last half of June is going to be prime floating season this year. For now, grab your inner tube and pop into a nice, cool pool.

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Assuming you’ve stayed on schedule, you’ll probably be pretty hungry right about now. Pizza lovers can find slices at Noble Pi—239 W. Second St. and 777 S. Center St.—or Sizzle Pie, 190 S. Center St., until at least midnight, and later on the weekends. Archie’s, 2195 N. Virginia St., and the Gold ’N Silver Inn, 9790 W. Fourth St., offer diner classics 24 hoursa-day. Or try the Golden Flower, 205 W. Fifth St., if you’re feelin’ pho or other Asian fare. If you’re really hungry, there’s always the Little Nugget Diner’s, 233 N. Virginia St., infamous Awful Awful burger—a dinner plate-sized burger and a full pound of fries at any hour of the day, or night.

Take a stroll through midtown and grab some lunch at Süp, 669 S. Virginia St., where you can’t go wrong by ordering anything on the menu because it’s all good. The Cajun egg salad sandwich is a special treat, with Cajun spiced egg salad, local pea shoots and green leaf lettuce on 13 grain bread. While you’re out, stop into some of the little shops that line Virginia Street for records, yoga attire—even diamond rings.

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Yeah, there’s a lot going on around town, but sometimes you just need to head back to your crib and [insert your favorite streaming platform] and chill. And at 1 a.m. you don’t want to actually watch anything good. You don’t want to dive into this whole Golden Age of TV nonsense. You want to watch some garbage. Straight-up raccoon bait. Maybe something where rich ladies trash talk one another? Or something with cartoon characters who cuss more often than RN&R columnists? For a local connection, you could always watch Reno 911 and think about how much it sucks. watch a Meteor shower Whatever you watch, it While the Reno Aces’ tradition of lighting fireworks might be a good idea after games commonly illuminates the summer sky, to first visit one of the early hours of the morning offer the chance to catch the region’s many a different kind of light show. Two meteor showers will be fine cannabis visible in the Truckee Meadows between now and October— retailers. the Delta Aquarids on July 28-29 and the Perseids on Aug. 1113—and peak visibility for both begins at 2 a.m. Campers can plan overnight trips to remote areas free of light pollution for the full effect, or casual stargazers could just grab a strong cup of coffee for a quick drive beyond the city limits.

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The wine walk is a very Reno tradition. Beginning at 2 p.m. every third Saturday of the month, people descend upon downtown Reno to purchase a $20 wine glass and walk with it from bar to bar sampling wines. It’s a good way to get pretty tipsy, though some people actually take it easy. Hand-painted wine glasses are a particularly cool aspect of this event. Pro tip: Pick up your glass from Reno eNVy, 135 N. Sierra St., where employee Cheryl Leith paints the prettiest ones.

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view seating with a food and beverage buffet of picnic-style choices open 7-10 pm. Tickets are $55. Victorian Square is open to the public for free viewing. Fireworks are expected to begin about 9:30pm to 9:45pm (depending on wind conditons). Thu, 7/4, 5pm. Free. Victorian Square, 764-794 Victorian Ave., (775) 3563300, www.nuggetcasinoresort.com.

STEWART FATHER’S DAY POW WOW: Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with the entire family and experience Native Indian heritage, history and pride at the former Stewart Indian School. There will be 200 dancers, 30 arts and crafts vendors and Indian tacos. The event benefits the preservation of the historic Stewart Indian School. Fri, 6/14-Sun, 6/16. Free. Stewart Indian School, 5500 Snyder Ave., Carson City, stewartindianschool.com.

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THE LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: The 47th annual festival includes productions of Shakespeare’s comedy The Taming of the Shrew and Million Dollar Quartet, a Tony-winning rock ’n’ roll tribute. The festival also features the Showcase Series and the D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare program. The Showcase Series takes place on Monday evenings with two Saturday evening performances on Aug. 31 and Sept. 7. Fri, 7/5-Sun, 8/25, 7:30pm. $15-$99. Sand Harbor State Park, 2005 Highway 28, Incline Village, (800) 7474697, laketahoeshakespeare.com.

LAVENDER GALA 2019: Brüka Theatre’s fundraiser features the musical stylings of The Embers, a full cocktail bar and lavender lemonade, hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, a Victor/Victoria and Brüka Season 27 preview, followed by a live auction with Brüka celebrity auction hosts. Dress up in funky lavender attire and accessories. Proceeds benefit Brüka Theatre programs and operations. Sat, 6/8, 4:30pm. $70-$130. EDGE Nightclub, Peppermill Casino, S. 21 Virginia St, (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Extraction. Through Nov. 10; Galen Brown: Sine Cere. June 22-Jan. 5; History of Transportation: A Mural Study by Helen Lundeberg. Through Sept. 29; In Conversation: Alma Allen and J.B. Blunk. Through June 23; The Inside World: Contemporary Aboriginal Australian Memorial Poles from the Debra and Dennis Scholl Collection. Through June 9; Material Expressions of the Dreaming: The Aboriginal Collection of Ellen Crawford. Through June 23; Maya Lin: Pin River-Tahoe Watershed. Through Dec. 31; Zhi Lin: Chinese Railroad Workers of the Sierra Nevada. Through Nov. 10; The Art of Jack Malotte. June 8-Oct. 20; Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern. July 20-Oct. 20, 2019. Thu, 6/6-Sun, 9/1, 10am. $1-$10. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St, (775) 329-3333.

NEVADA STATE FAIR: Held in Carson City, Nevada’s state capital, the fair features four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides, culture, music, vendors, a home and garden show and more. Thu 6/6-Sun 6/9, 11am-10pm. Free. Mills Park, 1111 E. William St., Carson City, (877) 916-3247, hwww. nevadastatefair.org.

NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY 2019: The country music festival returns with headliners Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne. Thu, 7/25-Sat 7/27. Lyon County

Fairgrounds, 100 Highway 95A, Yerington, nightinthecountry.org.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE PLEIN AIR OPEN: North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open includes a champagne reception, outdoor demonstrations, organized paint outs, quick draw competition and sale, weeklong art exhibitions and prizes. Tue, 6/25-Sat, 6/29. North Tahoe Arts, 380 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City., www.northtahoearts.com.

NORTHERN NEVADA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: The festival features all-day dragon boat racing, food trucks, local vendors and entertainment. The event benefits Immunize Nevada. Sat 8/17. Free. Sparks Marina, 300 Howard Drive, Sparks, http:// www.gwndragonboat.com/default. asp?id=nevada&l=1.

NORTHERN NEVADA PRIDE: OUR Center hosts the Northern Nevada Pride parade and festival at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. The tentative schedule of events includes the parade will starting at 10am at Fourth Street, followed by music and entertainment, vendors and educational and service booths and more at Wingfield Park. Sat 7/27, 10am. Free for parade, $5 donation to festival. Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., northernnevadapride.org.

PACIFIC FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: Homewood Mountain Resort celebrates Independence Day weekend with the first of three Homewood Handcrafted Designs under the Pines by Pacific Fine Arts Festivals. Enjoy strolling through the summer sunshine as you discover the work of over 50 artists showcasing an assortment of media, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork and photography. Thu 7/4-Sun, 7/7, 10am. Homewood Mountain Resort, 5145 Westlake Blvd., Homewood, www.skihomewood.com/event/pacificfine-arts-festival-4.

RENO ALOHA FESTIVAL: The fourth annual event showcases the unique traditions of the Hawaiian Islands through dance, music, food, educational workshops and fun interactive activities. Sat, 8/24, 10am. Free. Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., www.renoalohafestival.com.

RENO ART FEST: Interact with artists, browse art sales and enjoy live entertainment and food trucks. Highlights include the Friday Night Street Party and Opening Celebration, the Circus Circus 24-hour Mural Marathon and Controlled Burn’s Fire Fest. Fri, 7/12-Sun, 7/14. Downtown Reno, North Virginia Street, between Fourth and Sixth streets, (775) 746-0693, www.renoartfest.org.

RENO BASQUE FESTIVAL: Celebrate Basque heritage with traditional food, music, dancing and activities at the 52nd annual celebration hosted by the Zazpiak Bat Basque Reno club. Sat 7/20, 10am. Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., www. renobasqueclub.org.

RENO CHALK ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL: The fourth annual event features three days of chalk art creations, food, live entertainment, artisan crafters and more. Fri 7/12-Sun, 7/14. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., (775) 8254700, www.atlantiscasino.com/landingpages/4th-annual-reno-chalk-art-musicfestival.

RENO RODEO 2019: The 100th annual “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West” includes a kick-off concert sponsored by KBUL Radio, a cattle drive, parade, carnival rides and PRCA Xtreme Bulls. Thu, 6/20-Sat 6/29. $11-$27. Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., (775) 329-3877, www.renorodeo.com.

RENO SUPERHERO CRAWL: Heroes, villains and everybody in between put away their differences for a night out together during this comic-themed bar crawl. Dress in costume and purchase a commemorative cup and map to get drink specials, entry in contests and free admission to more than 15 participating venues in downtown Reno. Sat, 7/13, 8pm. $10 for cup and map. Harrah’s Plaza, 219 N. Center St., and other locations, crawlreno.com/event/ superhero.

RENO-SPARKS WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL: Enjoy tasty offerings from food trucks, music and a sight to remember as thousands of floating lanterns reflect messages of love, hope and happiness. Sat 7/27, 5pm. $0-$65. Sparks Marina, 300 Howard Drive, Sparks www.waterlanternfestival.com/ reno.php.

SIERRA NEVADA LAVENDER & HONEY FESTIVAL: The family-friendly festival features all things lavender and honey, including event-themed food and drink, arts and crafts, children’s activities, live music, education and even a signature beer. Sun, 6/23, 10am. Free. Victorian Square, 764-794 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 250-1339, www.lavenderandhoneyfest.com.

STAR SPANGLED SPARKS: The Nugget Casino Resort hosts the area’s largest Independence Day party and fireworks celebration. The 20th annual event features food and craft vendor booths and live music by The Garage Boys. There will be a ticketed VIP viewing area available for purchase that includes great

annual event features live entertainment, slow bike races, ride-in shows, poker runs, scavenger hunts, more than 80 vendors, VIP parties for participants and more. Fri, 6/7-Sun, 6/9. Free for most events. Downtown Reno and other locations in Sparks, Lake Tahoe, Carson City and Virginia City, (775) 329-7469, roadshowsreno.com/sv_spring.php.

SUMMER VIBES: Explore cannabis culture during this summer-long event. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with some of Nevada’s most well-respected product manufacturers, state licensed cultivators and master growers with over 60 vendors rotating throughout the series. Programming will vary each week with different areas of focus. Attendees will also hear from speakers and enjoy an eclectic lineup of music and entertainment. This is a 21 and over event. Consumption of cannabis is prohibited on event grounds. Sat, 6/8,

6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 4pm. 80 Giroux St., www. summervibesreno.com.

SUPERCRAWL—ROCK CRAWLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Thirty-five pro drivers worldwide will battle insane obstacles for the right to be crowned the SuperCrawl champion. The action takes place on the natural terrain overlooking the race track at the Wild West Motorsports Park. Sat, 6/8-Sun 6/9, 10am. $0-$25 plus $10 for onsite parking. Wild West Motorsports Park, 12005 Interstate 80, Sparks, (231) 620-6867, supercrawl.rocks.

TAHOE CITY FOOD & WINE CLASSIC: Stroll the scenic lakefront sidewalks tasting wines and nosh on tasty bites from 30 wineries, local restaurants and caterers Sat, 6/15, 1pm. $20-$50. Downtown Tahoe City, North Lake Boulevard, tahoecitywinewalk.com.

TAHOE CITY SOLSTICE FESTIVAL: Celebrate the beginning of summer at the 14th Annual Tahoe City Solstice Festival with a variety events and activities, including a farmers market, Tahoe City Farmers Market and Solstice Classic Car Stroll, Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, kick-off concert at Commons Beach and more. Sat, 6/8-Sat, 6/16. Downtown Tahoe City, North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, visittahoecity.org/event/tahoe-citysolstice-festival.

TA-HOE NALU LAKE TAHOE PADDLE FESTIVAL: The stand-up paddle board race and festival is open to all ages and skill levels, and includes an Elite Race with $10,000 in prize money, a reception party, live music on the beach, vendors and manufacturer exhibits, free paddle clinics and demos for beginners and advanced paddlers. Sat, 8/10-Sun, 8/11. $0-$100. Kings Beach State Recreation Area, 8318 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, www.tahoenalu.com.

TASTE OF DOWNTOWN: Taste of Downtown showcases the diversity of Carson City’s dining experience. Ticket holders have the opportunity to sample dishes from over 40 restaurants spanning several city blocks, with multiple live bands performing throughout the evening. Proceeds benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence. Tickets are available online. Sat, 7/20, 5:30pm. $40-$50. Downtown Carson City, 101 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 8837654 www.aedv.org.

TRUCKEE 4TH OF JULY PARADE: Celebrate Independence Day at this annual Truckee tradition. This year’s theme is the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad in Truckee. The parade starts at the Truckee High School and winds along Donner Pass Road to Historical Downtown Truckee and ends at the corner of Bridge and Church streets. Thu, 7/4, 10am. Downtown Truckee, chamber.truckee. com/events/details/truckee-4th-of-julyparade-1058.

TRUCKEE DIRT FONDO CYCLING EVENT & FESTIVAL: Watch or ride in this off-road cycling race designed for all-levels of inspiring athletes. Enjoy live music, beer, local food and a vendor expo. The event kicks off with a fundraising gala on June 6. The race and festival take place on June 8. Thu, 6/6-Sat, 6/8. $0-$135. Hangar N-01 (November Row) Aviation Way, Truckee-Tahoe Airport, 10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, www.truckeedirtfondo.com.

TRUCKEE FIRECRACKER MILE RUN JULY 4TH: The run follows the Truckee parade route from US Bank to the Train Depot along Donner Pass Road. Runners are cheered by thousands of parade spectators. Runners are encouraged to wear festive attire. Thu, 7/4, 9:40am. $15-$40 entry fees. Donner Pass Road in front of the US Bank, Truckee, auburnskiclub.com/asctc/ summer/firecracker-mile.

TRUCKEE THURSDAYS SUMMER STREET FESTIVAL: The 12th annual festival features live music, a food court, artisan vendors, merchant and community displays, children’s activities and a beer garden. There will be no event on July 4. Thu, 6/13-8/29, 5pm. Free. Various locations in Downtown Truckee, www. truckeethursdays.com.

VALHALLA ART, MUSIC & THEATRE FESTIVAL: Now in its 40th year, this celebration of the arts is set against the backdrop of Lake Tahoe and the Tallac Historic Site. The festival begins in mid-June with events and activities that continue throughout August. Events occur in the Boathouse Theatre, The Valhalla Grand Hall and the Grand Lawn. Wed, 6/19-Fri, 8/30. Valhalla Tahoe, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, valhallatahoe.com.

WA SHE SHU IT’ DEH NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL: This culture and heritage celebration is hosted by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada. Representatives from tribes across the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America gather to celebrate native traditions. The festival features Native American dancing, master basket weaving displays, food, crafts and music. Sat, 7/27-Sun, 7/28, 10am. Free. Valhalla Tahoe, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, valhallatahoe.com/event/wa-she-shu-itdeh-native-american-arts-festival-3/.

WANDERLUST FESTIVAL: Some of the world’s best yoga and wellness teachers and top musical acts descend upon Squaw Velley during the four-day festival celebrating yoga, meditation, music, nature and camaraderie. Thu, 7/18-Sun, 7/21. $30$400. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, wanderlust.com/festivals/squaw-valley.

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continued from page 25 RENO PHIL: A NIGHT AT WOODSTOCK: Throw on your favorite tie-dyed shirt and join the Reno Phil Orchestra along with guest vocalists as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the seminal Woodstock music festival. Mon, 7/15, 7:30pm. $60$140. Warren Edward Trepp Stage, Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe, 2005 Highway 28, Incline Village, laketahoeshakespeare.com.

MUSIC 2019 NNBA BOWERS MANSION BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa, Kathy Kallick Band and Edgar Loudermilk Band

headline this year’s festival. Fri, 8/16-Sun, 8/18. $0-$35. Bowers Mansion Regional

ROCKY DAWUNI: International music star

Park, 4005 Bowers Mansion Road, New Washoe City, www.nnba.org.

Rocky Dawuni is a Ghanina singersongwriter who performs his signature “Afro Roots” music, which is a mixture of reggae, Afrobeat, highlife and soul. Sat, 6/15, 7:30pm. Free. Centennial Stage, Oats Park, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440, www.churchillarts.org.

2019 SIERRA NEVADA CLASSICAL GUITAR FESTIVAL & COMPETITION: Guest artists Matt Palmer, Steven Lerman, Michael Thames and Edward Martinez appear at the annual event. Sun, 7/7; Wed, 7/17-Fri 7/19. $0-$99. Good Shepherd Lutheran, 357 Clay St., and other locations in Reno and Incline Village, www.cgwest.org.

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9TH ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT ON THE GREEN: The event offers two nights of performances by today’s top tribute bands, including Woodie & the Longboards, Neon Velvet, The Fog City Swampers and Hollywood U2. Fri, 7/5-Sat, 7/6. $0-$40. Tahoe Donner Driving Range, 12790 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, www. tahoedonner.com/events/9th-annualsummer-concert-on-the-green.

BLUESDAYS: Squaw Valley’s 10th annual outdoor concert series features acclaimed blues musicians, food offerings from Village restaurants and a blues bar with beer, wine and spirits available for purchase in the Events Plaza. Tue, 6/11-Tue, 8/27. Free. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, squawalpine. com/events-things-do/bluesdays.

CLASSY CLASSICS: Rising star Yirong “Echo” Wang joins TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor. Soloist Bruce Kanzelmeyer plays Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3 while Joy Strotz and Owen McIntosh perform Mozart arias and duets. The full orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. There will be additional performances in Incline Village, Gardnerville and South Lake, June 2-7. Sun, 6/9, 4pm. $0-$40. South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 De Spain Lane, (775) 298-6989, www.toccatatahoe.org.

CLASSICAL TAHOE: The annual event brings together America’s leading classical musicians for a three-week festival on the campus of Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, Nevada. Under the direction of Maestro Joel Revzen, the Classical Tahoe Orchestra performs classical orchestral masterpieces, commissioned new works and highlights lesser-known world composers. Fri, 7/26-Sat, 7/27, 7pm; Sun,

7/28, 4pm; Tue, 7/30, 7pm; Fri, 8/2-Sat, 8/3, 7pm; Tue, 8/6, 7pm; Fri, 8/9-Sat, 8/10, 7pm; Sun, 8/11, 7pm. $0-$129. Classical Tahoe Concert Pavilion at Sierra Nevada College, 291 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, classicaltahoe.org.

CONCERTS AT COMMONS BEACH: Local, regional and national artists take the stage every Sunday afternoon at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. Enjoy food and drinks from local vendors or pack a picnic to watch the sun set on the shimmering waters of Lake Tahoe. Sun, 6/16- 9/1, 4pm. Free. Commons Beach, 400 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, concertsatcommonsbeach.com.

EVERY TIME A BELL RINGS: Join Tintabulations for their 2019 concert presentation featuring stories about mythology, superstitions and tradition. Mon, 6/10, 7pm. Free, donations welcome. Virginia Street Brewhouse, 211 N. Virginia St., renobrewhouse.com/event/every-time-abell-rings/.

RN&R’s annual summer concert series, known as Rollin’ on the River, brings thousands to downtown Reno every Friday afternoon in July. photo/jeri chadwell

BRYAN MCALLISTER’S HONK SHOE: The pianist, composer, performance artist and bandleader teaches music and general arts courses at the University of Nevada, Reno and plays in various groups around the Reno area. He is also the touring keyboardist for indie rock band The Tragic Thrills and has toured and recorded with various rock, jazz, and pop groups for the past decade. Sun. 6/9, 7pm. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., www.renojazz. org/events/index.htm.

GENOA CONCERTS ON THE GREEN: Gather in Genoa Park with picnic dinners for free concerts on June 9, July 7, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8. genoanevada.org Sun, 6/9, 7/7, 8/11, 9/8 5pm. Free. Genoa Park, Genoa., www. genoanevada.org.

LAKE TAHOE MUSIC FESTIVAL: The festival’s “Sunset Serenades” concert series showcases the Lake Tahoe Academy Orchestra, a 26-member ensemble of some of the country’s best young musicians, for one of the five outdoor performances in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Bring a low-back beach chair, picnic and beverage of your choice! Tue, 8/20-Sun, 8/25 6pm. $0$70. Various venues in Squaw Valley, Tahoe City and Truckee, (530) 583-3101, www. tahoemusic.org/index.html.

LAZY 5 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: Come out and join us for our 15th annual season of the Lazy 5 Music series. the music series will feature music from all genres to be enjoyed in the shade of the park. Events will be held every Wednesday, June 12-Aug. 14. No glass or pets. Bring lowback chair. Wed, 6/12-8/14, 6:30pm. Free. Lazy 5 Regional Park, 7100 Pyramid Way, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1866, www. washoecounty.us/parks/parks_and_ trails/calendar.php.

LEVITT AMP CARSON CITY CONCERT SERIES: The fourth annual concert series kicks off with a performance by singer-songwriter Antsy McClain on June 22. The series continues through Aug. 24. Sat, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24. 7pm. Free. Brewery Arts Center Outdoor Amphiteater, 511 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976, concerts.levittamp.org/carsoncity.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: The summer music series kicks off with the Dead Winter Carpenters on June 19. Concerts take place every Wednesday through August 28. Wed, 6/19Aug. 28, 6:30pm. Free, donations welcome. Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater, 10050

concert serie kicks off with a performance by Tapwater and opening act Snakeboy Johnson Band. The series take place on Friday evenings through July 26. Fri, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 5:30pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 2 S.. Arlington Ave., (775) 324-4440, renorollingontheriver.com.

ONSTAGE Brockway Road, Truckee, www.tdrpd. org/212-music-in-the-park.html.

PINK MARTINI: Featuring a dozen musicians, Pink Martini draws inspiration from music from all over the world—crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop. Tue, 7/9, 7:30pm. $50-$75. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, artown.org.

P’OPERA! ALFRESCO: Bring a picnic and enjoy

the music of P’Opera. Sun, 6/16, 6pm. $20. Toiyabe Golf Club, 19 Lightning W. Ranch Road, New Washoe City, (775) 233-5105, poperanv.org.

PROGRAMS ON THE PORCH: Bring a blanket or chair and listen to live music and enjoy a visit from Mark Twain in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Events take place on Friday through June 14. Fri, 6/7, 6/14, 7pm. Free, donations welcome. Bowers Mansion Regional Park, 4005 Bowers Mansion Road, New Washoe City, (775) 849-1825, www.washoecounty.us/ parks/parks_and_trails/calendar.php.

THE QUEEN OF SOUL—A LOVING TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN: The Reno Jazz Orchestra’s 18-piece big band presents a tribute to the singer, including some of her most memorable hits along with a powerful punch of gospel. Mon, 7/15, 7:30pm. Free. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road; Mon, 7/22, 7:30pm. $29-$89. Sand Harbor State Park, 2005 Highway 28, Incline Village, (775) 3726160, renojazzorchestra.org.

RENO PHIL: BROADWAY GOLD: Enjoy showstopping hits performed by vocalists straight from the Broadway stage performed with a symphony orchestra. Hear selections from Les Misérables, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera and more. Sat, 8/5, 8pm. $60-$140. Warren Edward Trepp Stage, Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe, 2005 Highway 28, Incline Village, laketahoeshakespeare.com.

RENO PHIL: CLASSICAL BROADWAY: Enjoy show-stopping hits performed by vocalists straight from the Broadway stage performed with a symphony orchestra. Hear selections from Guys and Dolls, Evita, Mamma Mia! and more!. Sat, 8/3, 8pm. $33-$89. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., pioneercenter.com.

AN EVENING OF IMPROV COMEDY WITH THE TCT IMPROV TROUPE: Join the Truckee Community Theater Improv Comedy Troupe for a night of laughs. Sat, 6/15, 7:30pm. $13. Art Truckee, 10072 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, www.facebook.com/ events/2106308463002961.

ART IN MOTION SPRING RECITAL: Competitive teams showcase award-winning dances with highlights from top high score winners from 2019. Sun, 6/16, 3pm. $18$20. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600, pioneercenter.com.

DANCING BY THE RIVER—SIERRA NEVADA BALLET: Each year SNB presents a different summer concert filled with various styles of dance, song and live music. Dancing By The River features the SNB company and international tap dance star Sam Weber, joined by singer, Cami Thompson and her trio. Tue, 7/9, 8pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., www.sierranevadaballet.org.

DEATH—AN EXISTENTIAL MURDER MYSTERY:

gay father and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding his life. Fri, 7/5-Sat,

7/6, 7:30pm; Thu, 7/11-Sat, 7/13, 7:30pm; Sun, 7/14, 2pm; Wed, 7/17-Sat, 7/20, 7:30pm; Sun, 7/21, 2pm; Thu, 7/25-Sat, 7/27, 7:30pm. $18-

$20. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., (775) 322-3716, www. goodluckmacbeth.org.

LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL 2019: The seventh annual dance festival features works by Jacopo Godani, Agnes DeMille, Constantine Baecher and others performed by artists from Dresden/ Frankfurt Dance, Erick Hawkins Dance and New Chamber Ballet. Wed, 7/24-Fri, 7/26. $20-$75. Gatekeeper’s Museum, 130 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, West End Beach, 15888 S. Shore Drive, Truckee, /www. laketahoedancecollective.org.

MONESSAN FALLS: Good Luck Macbeth presents Greg Burdick’s family drama involving two brothers who must rebuild their relationship after years of neglect. Wed, 8/14, 7:30pm-Sat, 8/17, 7:30pm;

Sun, 8/18, 2pm; Wed, 8/21-Sat, 8/24, 7:30pm;

Sun, 8/25, 2pm. $18-$20. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., (775) 322-3716, www.goodluckmacbeth.org.

PUPPETEERS FOR FEARS IN RENO: The puppet rock band and comedy troupe present Cattle Mutilation: The Musical!, a quintessentially NW story of the generational divide, UFO sightings and the search for bigfoot. But with puppets. Written by Josh Gross, directed by Katy Curtis, and with live music performed by Derek Deon and the Vaughns. Wed, 7/24, 8pm. $10-$25. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, renolittletheater.org.

ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD: Black Ice Theatre Co. presents Tom Stoppard’s modern dramatic masterpiece. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is the inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the worm’s-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare’s play. Thu,

6/6-Sat, 6/8, 7:30pm; Sun, 6/9, 2:30pm; Thu, 6/13-Sat, 6/15, 7:30pm; Sun, 6/16, 7:30pm. $15$20. Duke Theater, Lake Tahoe Community College, 1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, blackicetheatreco.webnode.com.

SENSE & SENSIBILITY: Reno Little Theater presents Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel following the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. Fri, 7/5, 7:30pm; Sat,

Join The Alchemists on this dark and artistic spiritual journey to find out what died, who did it and how we heal beyond it—a cultural ghost story like you’ve never heard before. Fri, 7/19, 7:30pm. $20-$25. Center for Spiritual Living, Reno, 4685 Lakeside Drive, www. alchemistmovement.org.

Little Theater, 147 E Pueblo St, (775) 8138900, renolittletheater.org.

EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR!: Restless Artists

VICTOR/VICTORIA: Brüka Theatre presents

Theater presents Lauren Gunderson’s smart, dark revenge comedy. Fri, 6/28, Sat,

6/29, 7:30pm; Sun, 6/30, 2pm; Thu, 7/4-Sat, 7/6, 7:30pm; Sun, 7/7, 2pm; Thu, 7/11-Sat, 7/13, 7:30pm; Sun, 7/14, 2pm. $8-$15. Restless

Artists Theatre, 295 20th St., Sparks, (775) 525-3074, rattheatre.org.

THE FOREIGNER: Reno Little Theater presents Larry Shue’s two-act comedy. The play demonstrates what can happen when a group of devious characters must deal with a stranger who (they think) doesn’t understand English. Thu, 6/6-Sat, 6/8,

7:30pm; Sun, 6/9, 2pm; Thu, 6/13-Sat 6/15, 7:30pm; Sun, 6/16, 2pm. $15-$25. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, renolittletheater.org.

7/6, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 7/7, 2pm; Thu, 7/11-Sat, 7/13, 7:30pm; Sun, 7/14, 2pm; Thu, 7/18-Sat, 7/20, 7:30pm; Sun, 7/21, 2pm; Thu, 7/25-Sat, 7/27,7:30pm; Sun, 7/28, 2pm. $12-$25. Reno

Blake Edward’s musical fable about mistaken identity, sexual roleplaying, love, innocence and sight gags. Fri, 6/21-Sat,

6/22, 7:30pm; Thu, 6/27-Sat, 6/29, 7:30pm; Sun, 6/30, 2pm, Fri, 7/5-Sat, 7/6, 7:30pm, Sun, 7/7, 2pm; Thu, 7/11-Sat, 7/13, 7:30pm; Wed, 7/17-Sat, 7/20, 7:30pm, Thu, 7/25-Sat, 7/27, 7:30pm. $24$30. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

VORTEX, THE BALLET THAT ROCKS: A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents its annual dance concert combining ballet’s grace with passionate rock, dance and alternative music. Fri, 7/19-Sat, 7/20,8:30pm. Free. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 762-5165, www.avaballet.com.

FUN HOME: Good Luck Macbeth presents this musical adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori from Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir of the same name. The story concerns Bechdel’s discovery of her own sexuality, her relationship with her

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Well padded The satellite location of Tahoe City’s Fat Cat Bar & Grill has recently joined the burgeoning midtown scene. The menu of elevated bar and grill fare sounded promising, so I rounded up some friends to check it out. Bottles of housemade ketchup—a mixture of tomato paste, honey, white balsamic vinegar, worcestershire, salt, black pepper and paprika—are prominently displayed. It’s noticeably less sweet than than the commercial variety, pleasantly rich in flavor with rustic texture—an interesting first impression. As we’d arrived during during happy hour, when there’s a 30 percent discount on appetizers, we got to it with an order of Buffalo blue cheese fries ($8.70) featuring shoestring potatoes, Buffalo wing sauce and crumbled blue cheese; pot stickers ($12.90) with soy-ginger dipping sauce; Buffalo mac ’n’ cheese balls ($13.90) made with spicy chicken and mac ’n’ cheese deep-fried in breadcrumbs and served with sriracha ranch; an ahi tower ($17.90) of sesame marinated raw tuna topped with avocado, wonton chips and wasabi cream; and a Fat Cat frank ($6.90), a.k.a. a Nathan’s Famous 10-inch dog on a stick, crisped in housemade corn batter and served with honey dijon mustard. The corn dog was impressive, the coating crunchy—not oily—with good flavor. The pasta cheese balls were just as crunchy, with a smooth, creamy interior and just a hint of heat. Bites of the tuna/avocado stack were great piled onto crispy chips, with a dash of mildly spicy sauce. The steamed potstickers weren’t “golden brown” as advertised, but they nonetheless possessed great flavor in both the pork seasoning and sauce. Though the ample serving of sauce-coated fries were quite crispy and topped with plenty of cheese, they were served absolutely stone cold. Our server apologized, and delivered a replacement order that was just barely warm. I’m

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guessing a bottle of refrigerated sauce was employed, and have to admit surprise that the error was repeated. A Tahoe harvest salad ($10.90) of organic baby greens, grape tomato, carrot, dried cranberry, candied walnut, blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette met the description. My friend was quite taken with her grilled brie, chopped walnut and preserved fig sandwich on grilled sourdough ($10.90). I felt the sweet jam overpowered the dish, and the sandwich was a bit thin for the price. Still, it was actually served hot. The central focus of the menu is locally sourced, half-pound, grass-fed beef burgers served a la carte, stacked with butter lettuce, tomato and red onion on a fresh, locally baked bun (or a pair of glazed doughnuts). Alternatives include ahi, lamb and the vegetarian “Beyond” burger. Beef burgers are ordered “red/pink/no pink.” We went with three ordered pink—expecting medium rare—and disappointedly received all three done to medium-well. A straightforward hickory burger ($13.90) included sweet-smoky barbecue sauce, bacon, cheddar and a battered onion ring. My Ridge burger ($13.90) of sauteed onion, Swiss cheese and bacon beer jam was pretty tasty, despite the overcooked premium meat. The “jam” was house ketchup loaded with chunks of applewood-smoked bacon, delicious but a bit messy. Best overall was a surf and turf burger ($17.90) topped with blackened crawfish tail and sliced avocado. Despite the overcooked beef, it was truly delicious. Service was solid, and my happy hour 24-ounce draft PBR with a healthy pour of bourbon ($9 total) helped me forget the freakishly chilled fries. Ω

Fat Cat Bar & Grill 1401 S. Virginia St., 453-2223

Fat Cat Bar & Grill is open Sunday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more at renofatcat.com.

by MaTT BiEkEr

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Evynn Tyler performs as Franc Friday, whose debut album Sanguine Years was released last march.

Back to work Franc Friday On Feb. 23, 2018, a post was made to the Facebook account of Reno rapper Franc Friday, the first in three months. It stated simply: “Hello. I am back.” “Not that I lost interest in music, but I had taken a break from it because I had so much else to be doing,” said Evynn Tyler, who performs as Franc Friday. For the past few years, Tyler’s attention has been split between his job as a writer, researcher and strategist at a Reno-based marketing firm, and his studies at St. John’s University in New York City, where he recently began his PhD dissertation. With a packed schedule and evolving musical tastes, Tyler felt his attention drifting away from music in general. “For the first time, probably in years, I stopped writing music at all, which is something people don’t know about me because I don’t release a lot of music, but I’m constantly writing music,” Tyler said. “There was a period where I was not doing any of that, and I’m thinking, ‘You know, maybe it’s time for me to kind of let this go.’ Not that I don’t love it, but I just felt like, kind of, the landscape of hip-hop music was not particularly interesting to me, and I didn’t want to participate for a little while.” Early in 2018, however, Tyler received a few tracks from local producer and longtime collaborator Todd Hayes (who performs as Tea Haze) and felt his creative spark return stronger than ever. So much so that Tyler felt compelled to finish the project he had been working on for the past five years: Franc Friday’s debut album. Sanguine Years was released on March 27 of last year, featuring a mix of new tracks and music from Tyler’s extensive catalog of material that he’s recorded since 2013. Franc Friday’s music is spread over various streaming platforms in the form of different singles, remixes, demos and EPs. To assemble the final album, Tyler said, he had to overcome some of his own perfectionist tendencies.

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“I really wanted to create a body of work that was peerless and everything like that, and I really wanted to make some kind of crazy statement,” Tyler said. “But then, when I had recorded the new songs, I think at the very beginning of 2018, I was thinking, ‘Wow, my sense of what this needs to be has changed so much.’” Tyler cut his teeth on complex musical compositions and a relentless flow in his early work, and said his message then was categorized by intense critique of the social injustices of the world around him. Adjusting to life in New York (although he visits Reno frequently), among other life challenges, has taught him patience and to prioritize healing over conflict—a progression that comes across in the album’s eight tracks. “My music has always been viscerally emotional, but it’s changed in the sense that I think that it’s OK to not focus too much on, you know, sabre-rattling and trying to be the best there is or whatever,” said Tyler. “That’s not really so important to me because in the past, I always felt like there was this onus on me to have such dense and intense music and to have this over-the-top lyrical prowess, which I still think is very valuable. But now I feel it’s more important to, A, make a good song from which people can take something. And, B, I think it’s just more important for me to experiment and to understand that I don’t think about my music as a commodity.” In the , Tyler has released a slate of new singles and an EP that hints at some of his musical tastes outside of hip-hop. 2018’s Dreamless Sleep EP is what Tyler calls “bedroom-pop,” and he’s hinted at new collaborations with other artists—a first for Franc Friday. Between his doctorate, his partnership with a new start-up company, and his full-time job, Tyler would have a reasonable excuse to continue his musical hiatus. He has other plans. “Yeah, I’m definitely trying to stay busy,” Tyler said. Ω sanguine years can be heard here: open.spotify.com/ artist/5g1FQDsbPzteleWKovilkQ

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THURSDAY 5/30

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SATURDAY 6/1

RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing party, 9pm, no cover

Dance party, 10pm, $5

Karaoke, 9pm, W, no cover

Conor McAlindin Band, 9pm, no cover

Zesty Cat, 9pm, no cover

Bluegrass Open Jam, 6pm, M, no cover Latin Dance Night, 7:30pm, Tu, no cover

alIBI alE WorKS

10069 Bridge St., Truckee, (530) 536-5029

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oF aMErICa Long Beach Dub Allstars Bar 10040 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, (530) 587-2626

255 N. Virginia St., (775) 398-5400

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Nigel St. Hubbins, 9pm, no cover

538 S. Virginia St., (775) 329-5558

Carson Comedy Club, Carson City Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 882-1626: Bob Zany, Fri-Sat, 8pm, $15 Laugh Factory, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., (775) 3257401: Ronnie Bullard, Thu, Sun, 7:30pm, $21.95; Fri-Sat, 7:30pm, 9:30pm, $27.45; Rob Little, Tue-Wed, 7:30pm, $21.95 LEX at Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., (775) 789-5399: Lance Woods, Fri, 6:30pm, $10 The Library, 134 W. Second St., (775) 683-3308: Open Mic Comedy, Wed, 9:30pm, no cover Pioneer Underground, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-5233: Aida Rodriguez, Thu, 7:30pm, $12-$18; Fri, 8:30pm, $15-$22; Sat, 6:30pm, 9:30pm, $15-$22

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DaVIDSon’S DIStIllErY 275 E. Fourth St., (775) 324-1917

Kelly Bentson & Jeff, 6:30pm, no cover

Peter DeMattei, 6:30pm, no cover

Karaoke with Nightsong Productions, 8pm, no cover

Leroy Virgil, 9pm, no cover

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239 W. Second St., (775) 470-8590

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Kingfinger, 9pm, no cover

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Live music, 9pm, no cover

RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing party, Kameron Michaels, 10pm, $10-$30 Drag Queen Trivia & Show, 8pm, no cover

Drag Queen Bingo, 8pm, W, no cover

VooDooDogz, 8pm, no cover

Margret’s Funk Band, 8pm, no cover

140 Vesta St., (775) 448-6500

Slow Poisoner, Dylan Coffman, Horse Champ, 8pm, $5

awakebutstillinbed, Pity Party, Basha, nocapitalsnospaces, 8pm, $7

Field Medic, Gina Rose, Só Sol, 8pm, $10-$12

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Live music, 9pm, no cover

Saturday Night Karaoke, 9:30pm, no cover

Silk & Steel, 8pm, no cover

3372 S. Virginia St., (775) 825-1988

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Traditional Irish session, 7pm, Tu, Wed. Night Showcase, 7pm, no cover

Ritual (goth, industrial, EBM) w/DJs David Draven, Rusty, Pelikan, 9pm, $3-$5

432 E. Fourth St., (775) 409-4431

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Guitar Town, 9pm, no cover

Labyrinth-themed benefit for Head Maze Music Video Party, 10pm, no cover & Key Bearer projects, 9:30pm, $15-$35

555 E. Fourth St., (775) 499-5549

Comedy

Guitar Town, 9pm, no cover

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MON-WED 6/3-6/5

Gruve Nation Dance Party, 7pm, $7, free if in ’70s attire

1044 E. Fourth St., (775) 324-5050

May 30, 7 p.m. Virginia Street Brewhouse 211 N. Virginia St. 433-1090

SUNDAY 6/2

TERMINAtor, Okay Urge, 8pm, M, $5 the spirit of the beehive, 8pm, Tu, $8-$10

THURSDAY 5/30 JUB JUB’S THIRST PARLOR

FRIDAY 5/31

SATURDAY 6/1

2) Flub, Ozymandias, Millennial Falcon, 9pm, $5

71 S. Wells Ave., (775) 384-1652 1) Showroom 2) Bar Room

SUNDAY 6/2

MON-WED 6/3-6/5

1) Ghostmane, Ho99o9, Horus The Astroneer, 8pm, $23-$28

2) Shitstormtrooper, VIE, Whodini, Ummm Jr., 8pm, M, $5

LAUGHING PLANET CAFE

Jazz Jam Session Wednesdays, 7:30pm, W, no cover

941 N. Virginia St., (775) 870-9633

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE NIGHTCLUB

1480 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 841-4663

Clint Ingbertson: The Best of Elvis, 7pm, no cover

THE LOFT

Magic Fusion, 7pm, 9pm, $22-$47

1021 Heavenly Village Way, S. L. Tahoe, (530) 523-8024

Live Jazz Jam Wednesdays, 7:30pm, W, no cover

Magic Fusion, 7pm, $22-$47 Magic After Dark, 9pm, $32-$47

Magic Fusion, 7pm, 9pm, 11pm, $22-$47

Magic Fusion, 4:30pm, 7pm, $22-$47

THE LOVING CUP

Motown on Monday, 9pm, M, no cover

188 California Ave., (775) 322-2480

MIDTOwN wINE BAR

1527 S. Virginia St., (775) 800-1960

DJ Trivia, 7pm, no cover

Monique Jade Band, 8:30pm, no cover

MILLNENNIUM

Banda Los Sebastianes, Los De La Cuadra, 9pm, $45

PIGNIC PUB & PATIO

Hot to Trot with Reno Jazz Syndicate, 10pm, no cover

2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 507-1626 235 Flint St., (775) 376-1948

THE POLO LOUNGE

1559 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-8864

RUE BOURBON

1401 S. Virginia St., (775) 384-6526

T-N-Keys, 8pm, no cover

Friday Night Ladies Night Out with DJ Bobby G, 8:30pm, no cover

SHEA’S TAVERN

715 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-4774 RuPaul’s Drag Race view party, 9pm, no cover

VIRGINIA STREET BREwHOUSE

Long Beach Dub All-Stars, The Aggrolites, 7pm, $21

wHISkEy DICkS SALOON

2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd., S.L. Tahoe, (530) 544-3425

Fierce Fridays Drag Show & Dance Party, 10pm, $5

Swingin’ Utters June 1, 8 p.m. Shea’s Tavern 715 S. Virginia St. 786-4774

DJ Trivia, M, 7:30pm, no cover Alias Smith Band, DJ Bobby G, 8:30pm, no cover

Karaoke Night, 8pm, M, no cover DG Kicks, 8pm, Tu, no cover Open Mic Night, 8pm, W, no cover

Hoedown in Midtown, 8pm, no cover Swingin’ Utters, Gallows Bound, Heterophobia, 8pm, $15

SPLASH RENO

Bingo w/T-N-Keys, 6:30pm, Tu, no cover

DJ Trivia, 1pm, no cover Southern Cut, 7:30pm, no cover

761 S. Virginia St., (775) 221-7451

211 N. Virginia St., (775) 433-1090

Apothic, 8pm, no cover

Thursday Night Acoustic Series, 6pm, no cover

THE SAINT

340 Kietzke Lane, (775) 686-6681

Magic Fusion, 7pm, M, Tu, W, $22-$47

the spirit of the beehive

Trivia Night hosted by Aubrey Forston, 8pm, no cover

June 4, 8 p.m. The Holland Project 140 Vesta St. 448-6500

Karaoke hosted by Tabitha, 9pm, Tu, W, no cover

Pathology, Display of Decay, Arm the Valkyrie, Aitherios, 8:30pm, M, $12

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2100 Garson Rd., Verdi, (775) 345-6000 1) Events Center 2) Guitar Bar

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Michael Franti & Spearhead June 1, 7:30 p.m. Harrah’s Reno 219 N. Center St. 786-3232

1627 Hwy. 395, Minden, (775) 782-9711 1) TJ’s Corral 2) Cabaret

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500 N. Sierra St., (775) 329-0711 1) El Jefe’s Cantina 2) Cabaret

THURSDAY 5/30

FRIDAY 5/31

2) The Vegas Road Show, 8pm, no cover

2) The Vegas Road Show, 4pm, no cover 2) The Vegas Road Show, 4pm, no cover 2) Kick, 8pm, no cover Kick, 10pm, no cover Kick, 10pm, no cover

2) Brother Dan, 6pm, no cover

2) Paul Covarelli, 5pm, no cover John Palmore, 9pm, no cover

2) Lakeside, 7pm, no cover

2) Lakeside, 8pm, no cover

2) Atomika, 9pm, no cover

1) DJ MoFunk, 10pm, no cover 2) Atomika, 9pm, no cover

1) DJ Chris English, 10pm, no cover 2) Atomika, 9pm, no cover

2) Wormhole Tahoe: Below the Surface Takeover, 10pm, no cover

2) The Inappropriators, 10pm, no cover

1) The Illusionists Experience, 8:30pm, $39.95

1) The Illusionists Experience, 5:30pm, 8:30pm, $39.95

2) Jimmy Lite, 10pm, $20 3) Live music, 7pm, no cover

2) E-40, 10pm, $20 3) Live music, 7pm, no cover

2) DJ set, 7pm, no cover

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14 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, (775) 833-6333 1) Crown Room 2) Red Room

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Karaoke Fat Cat Bar & Grill (Midtown District), 1401 S. Virginia St., (775) 453-2223: Karaoke with Chapin, Tue, 9pm, no cover Pizza Baron, 1155 W. Fourth St., Ste. 113, (775) 329-4481: Wacky Wednesday Karaoke with Steve Starr & DJ Hustler, 9pm, no cover The Point, 1601 S. Virginia St., (775) 3223001: Karaoke, Thu-Sat, 8:30pm, no cover Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1475 E. Prater Way, Ste. 103, Sparks, (775) 356-6000: Karaoke, Fri-Sat, 9pm, no cover West 2nd Street Bar, 118 W. Second St., (775) 348-7976: Karaoke, Mon-Sun, 9pm, no cover

2500 E. Second St., (775) 789-2000 1) Grand Theatre 2) LEX 3) Crystal Lounge 4) Pool

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50 Highway 50, Stateline, (844) 588-7625 1) Vinyl 2) Center Bar

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219 N. Center St., (775) 786-3232 1) Sammy’s Showroom 2) Plaza

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407 N. Virginia St., (775) 325-7401 1) GEH 2) Rum Bullions 3) Silver Baron Lounge

2) Platinum, M, Tu, W, 8pm, no cover

2) Tyler Stafford, 6pm, no cover

2) Tyler Stafford, 6pm, M, no cover Carolyn Dolan, Tu, W, no cover

1) The Illusionists Experience, 5pm, $39.95

1) The Illusionists Experience, 7pm, Tu, 7:30pm, W, $39.95

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FOR THE WEEK OF May 30, 2019 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. NATIONAL TRAILS DAY HIKE: Leave from Clair Tappaan Lodge and explore Tahoe National Forest in celebration of National Trails Day. Your guide will be a certified hike leader from the Sierra Club. Space is limited. Call the lodge before you come to make a reservation and check on snow conditions. If there is still snow, plan on bringing your own snowshoes or come at 9am to rent a pair. The hike/snowshoe tour will begin at 10am and last about three to four hours. Bring snacks and dress comfortably in layers. Hot tea will be available before and after the tour. Sat, 6/1, 10am. Free. Clair Tappaan Lodge, 19940 Donner Pass Road, Norden, (530) 426-3632, clairtappaanlodge.com.

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The 26th annual event returns to South Lake Tahoe for a weekend of time-traveling fun. The festival features full-armored combat between knights, a Celtic music concert, craft demonstrations, a merchant marketplace, food and drink, music, dance and other Renaissance-era entertainment. Visitors can participate in archery, javelin throws and fencing. Activities for children include dancing, games, crafts, puppet shows and storytelling. There is limited parking at Camp Richardson, but visitors can park at South Tahoe High School, 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd., for $5 with shuttle service to the festival or at Taylor Creek Sno-Park, 1160 Cathedral Road, with free parking and shuttle service. The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, at Camp Richardson’s Wood, 1900 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $8-$36. Admission is free for children age 5 and younger. Visit www.valhallafaire.com.

part of National Trails Day, the Sugar Pine Foundation and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association are teaming up for a morning of education and fun. Enjoy panoramic vistas, learn the natural and human history of the area, discuss forest topics related to the trail and see firsthand the impacts of a wildfire burn zone. Sat, 6/1, 9am. Free. Van Sickle State Park, 30 Lake Parkway, South Lake Tahoe, tahoerimtrail.org.

NEW COINS AT THE NEVADA STATE MUSEUM: The Reno Coin Club and Nevada State Museum will run the old 1869 coin press, minting a coin celebrating 150th anniversary of Transcontinental Railroad, featuring the Promontory Car and the old coin press on the reverse. All the new U.S. coins will be available, including a new club medal featuring Eva Adams, U.S. Mint director from 1961-1969 and the moon landing in 1969. Fri, 5/31, 10am. $8, free for youth age 17 and younger. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-4810, www.renocoinclub.org.

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EVENTS 3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE: Our Lady of Snows Parish Center holds its annual yard sale. Sat, 6/1, 8am-2pm. Free. Our Lady of Snows Parish Center, 1200 S. Arlington Ave., (775) 828-4096.

ART & POETRY FROM THE FRONT LINES: An evening of storytelling, poetry and art focusing on the untold stories of the housing crisis. The event is hosted by the ACTIONN Speakers’ Bureau. Thu, 5/30, 7:30pm. $5 donation. The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., www.hollandreno.org.

FREE FISHING DERBY: The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosts its annual event open to kids age 14 years or younger. The derby includes fishing tackle and bait, expert guidance from Tahoe Fly Fishing, fish cleaning table, raffle for kids, hot dogs and lemonade. Sat, 6/1, 8am. Free. Sawmill Pond, Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, South Lake Tahoe, www.tahoeoptimist.com.

GALILEO, STARS IN HIS EYES: Brüka Theatre for Children presents this original play written by Mary Bennett. Sat 6/1, 10:30am. Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St., www.bruka.org.

GARDEN WORK DAY: Volunteers are needed to help get the demonstration garden in shape for the season. Work will include raking, pruning, amending beds and more. Bring gloves, hat, sunscreen and water. Fri, 5/31, 9:30pm. Free. North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden, Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, www.demogarden.org.

GUIDED HIKE: Enjoy a guided hike through Galena Creek Park with a local specialist. The hike intensity varies, depending on the audience. Sat, 6/1, 10am. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

INCLINE VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET: The market returns for the season at a new location. The event takes place on Thursdays through Aug. 29 Thu, 5/30, 3pm. Free. 845 Alder Drive, Incline Village, nevadagrown.com.

team plays the Las Vegas Lights FC. Sat, 6/1, 7:15pm. $15-$75. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7000, www.reno1868fc.com.

RENO ACES: Reno’s minor league baseball team plays the Nashville Sounds. Tue, 6/4-Wed, 6/5, 7:05pm. $10-$45. Greater

Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 3347000, www.milb.com/reno.

RENO PRIDE CRAWL: Reno Crawl teams with Northern Nevada Pride to celebrate Pride Month and to raise funds for OUR Center and the Northern Nevada Pride Festival in July. Grab a costume and purchase a commemorative cup and map to 12 participating venues in downtown Reno. Participants can enjoy drink specials, specially themed entertainment, free giveaways, entry in costume contests and free admission to participating downtown bars, nightclubs and restaurants all in walking distance. Sat, 6/1, 8pm. $10. Various locations in downtown Reno, crawlreno.com.

RENO STREET FOOD—FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY: The summertime event features more than 30 rotating gourmet food, craft desserts, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. Fri, 5/31, 4-9pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Drive, www.facebook. com/RenoStreetFood.

RENO TAHOE ODYSSEY RELAY RUN ADVENTURE: The relay run adventure covers 178 miles across Reno, Lake Tahoe, Carson City and Virginia City. Fri, 5/31-Sat, 6/1, 8am. Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., (775) 825-3399, renotahoeodyssey.com.

TRUCKEE CLEAN-UP DAY: The 16th annual event is a town-wide litter clean-up and block party. Meet at a neighborhood check-in station to receive cleaning materials, volunteer T-shirt, free lunch ticket and an assigned stretch of road to clean. There will be over 20 check-in stations across town. Sat, 6/1, 8am. Free. Various locations in Truckee, www.truckeeday.org/index. php?pg=checkin.

TAHOE BEWFEST: This family-friendly festival for all ages serves up craft beers and a full spread of fresh bites from the area. The event will include games for kids and adults, live music Ike & Martin and Adam Bergoch, a silent disco and merchandise vendors. Sat, 6/1, noon. $0-$50. Heavenly Cal Lodge, 3860 Saddle Road, South Lake Tahoe, tahoebrewfest.com.

VILLAGE GREEN BIRD WALKS: Members of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will lead morning bird walks on Thursdays through June 6. Thu, 5/30, 7:30am. Free. Village Green, 960 Lakeshore Blvd., Incline Village, www.tinsweb.org.

TAHOE CITY CLEAN-UP DAY: Residents and visitors band together to tackle trash in Tahoe City annually on the first Saturday of June. Volunteers can check in at the Commons Beach picnic tables at 8:30am to enjoy breakfast snacks, then walk to designated routes in Tahoe City to pick up trash. Lunch will be provided after the clean-up. Children are welcome. Preregistration is recommended. Sat, 6/1, 8:30am. Free. Commons Beach, Downtown Tahoe City, Tahoe City, (530) 583-3348, www.visittahoecity.org.

TAHOE CITY FARMERS MARKET: Enjoy fresh local produce, live music and more at this morning farmers’ market on Thursdays through Oct. 10. Thu, 5/30, 8am. Free. Commons Beach, 400 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, www.tahoecityfarmersmarket.com.

THIS SIDE OF THE DIVIDE A READING AND CONVERSATION: Published in 2019, This Side of the Divide is an anthology reflecting the diversity and complexity of the American West. This volume of 25 authors, curated in part by MFA students in the Creative Writing program at the University of Nevada, Reno, presents writings about the lives, work, aspirations, fears and ethnic roots of a diverse population. Join authors and contributors Chanelle Benz, Brian Evenson, and Vanessa Hua as they read their stories and discuss the diversity of the contemporary West. A panel discussion and book signing will follow the readings. Sat, 6/1, 3pm. $5-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

TOM BARBASH READING AND SIGNING: The author will give a reading and signing of his recent novel The Dakota Winters. Thu, 5/30, 6:30pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

TRUCKEE CRAW THAW MUSIC FESTIVAL: Designed to celebrate the spring thaw after a long winter, the New Orleansinspired street festival will bring an expanded lineup that includes regional and national musicians, food, drinks and family fun to historic downtown Truckee. Acts include Jazz Mafia’s Heaviest Feather, Otis McDonald, Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers, Frankie Boots, The Lique, Failure Machine, John Courage Band, Farrow and the Peach Leaves, Brass Jazz Parade and DJ Bazooka Zac. Fri, 5/31, 5pm; Sat, 6/1-Sun, 6/2, noon. Free. Historic Downtown Truckee, truckeecrawthaw.com.

WILDER THAN WILD FILM SCREENING AND PANEL: North Lake Tahoe Fire hosts a free screening of the award-winning documentary Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future. The documentary film reveals how fire suppression and climate change have exposed Western landscapes to large, high intensity wildfires. The film goes on to explore strategies that are being developed to help mitigate the impact of these fires. The screening is part of a larger effort to engage communities in conversations about the future of wildfire. A panel featuring North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, US Forest Service, Washoe County Emergency Management, Washoe County Sherriff’s Office, Washoe County Search and Rescue and NV Energy will follow the screening. Thu, 5/30, 5:30pm. UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, (775) 813-8106, tahoe.ucdavis.edu.

ONSTaGE THE FOREIGNER: Reno Little Theater presents Larry Shue’s two-act comedy. Thu, 5/30-Sat, 6/1, 7:30pm; Sun, 6/2, 2pm. $15-$25. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, renolittletheater.org.

LITTLE WOMEN, THE BROADWAY MUSICAL: Truckee Community Theater presents Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the adventures of the four March sisters. Thu, 5/30-Sat, 6/1, 7pm; Sun, 6/2, 2pm. $18-$28. Truckee Community Arts Center, 10046 Church St., Truckee, www.truckeecommunitytheater.com

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Enjoy free music at the main stage every Friday and Saturday evening through Labor Day. Fri, 5/31-Sat, 6/1, 6pm. Free. Heavenly Village, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, www.theshopsatheavenly.com.

VINCE MENDOZA, A WORLD OF MUSIC: Enjoy a night or two of contemporary big band jazz as the 18-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra presents music arranger, conductor and composer Vince Mendoza. Fri, 5/31-Sat, 6/1, 7:30pm. $32. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., (775) 372-6160, renojazzorchestra.org.

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Sister knives My sister dates super hot guys, but she’s always telling me that looks aren’t what matter and I should go for a man who’s stable and reliable. How come she doesn’t follow her own advice? It seems weirdly hypocritical. Welcome to “the Juliet effect,” as named by evolutionary scientists Robert Biegler and Leif Edward Ottesen Kennair. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet’s mom— let’s call her Mrs. Capulet—was working her own agenda in giving her daughter advice on who to marry. Mrs. Capulet was pushing her daughter to go for Count Paris, a boringly stable rich guy from a good family. Juliet, of course, only had eyes for Romeo, the off-limits hottie, whose family was basically the feuding Italian Hatfields to the Capulet’s McCoys. It turns out that Shakespeare was something of an intuitive evolutionary psychologist. Parents do want the best for you—uh, that is, except when what’s best for you diverges with what’s best for them. The same goes for your siblings. These fun intra-family conflicts are called “parent-offspring competition” and “sibling competition” by evolutionary psychologists. Biegler and Kennair researched the way these evolved conflicts play out over “transferrable” versus “nontransferrable” qualities in a woman’s partner. Transferrable qualities are those that could directly benefit the children of a woman’s mother or sister—for example, a man’s ability to provide food, shelter and/ or “protection against predators or enemies.” Non-transferrable qualities, on the other hand, are those— like hottiehood—that suggest a man has good genes, which would directly benefit only his female partner’s own children. Accordingly, Biegler and Kennair found that moms and sisters wanted hunks for themselves but would steer their daughter or sibling to the stable guy with resources. Granted, this probably isn’t a conscious move on their part—all “gotta make her believe the rich troll is her soulmate.” However, you should be conscious when seeking advice from your family members about a guy that there could be mildly nefarious ulterior motives at play.

As fade would have it I was dating this guy, and it was super intense. He is a big believer in soulmates, and he said he thought I was his. Of course, I was excited, and it all seemed really romantic. Then—poof!—he was gone. Ghosted me. Welcome to the dark side of the “We’re soulmates!” thing. It turns out that a person’s beliefs about the underpinnings of a successful relationship can affect how they end things—whether they tell you it’s over or just ghost you (wordlessly vanish from your life). There are “destiny beliefs,” which, in their strongest incarnation, involve believing in fate and soulmates—the notion that people in relationships “are either meant to be together or they’re not,” as social psychologist Gili Freedman and her colleagues put it. “Growth beliefs,” on the other hand, involve the notion that “relationships grow over time” and take work—you don’t just bump into your perfect partner in a train station and go off on the 6:07 to Happilyeverafter. In line with this view of relationships as a gradual process of working out conflicts, the researchers found that romantic partners with stronger growth beliefs were 38.4 percent less likely to indicate that ghosting is OK. However, people with destiny beliefs, like your “Fate or bust!” ex, were 63.4 percent more likely to find it acceptable to take the disappearo way out. But Freedman and her colleagues note that “high scores on destiny do not equal low scores on growth,” which means somebody can believe both in soulmates and in working to improve relationships. Even soulmatehood devotees can understand that another person is a person, with feelings. In other words, don’t assume that anybody who believes in soulmates will disappear without explanation— going from an exuberant “Babe, you complete me!” to a silent “Boy, am I glad I didn’t give you my key!” Ω

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Antwerp, Belgium pulled off the biggest jewelry heist in history. To steal the diamonds, gold and other gems, together worth more than $100 million, they had to outsmart security guards, a seismic sensor, a protective magnetic field, Doppler radar, infrared detectors and a lock. I mention this because I suspect that in the coming weeks you will have a comparable ability to insinuate yourself into the presence of previously inaccessible treasures and secrets and codes. You’ll be able to penetrate barriers that have kept you shut off from valuable things. (P.S. But I hope that unlike the Antwerp thieves, you’ll use your superpowers in an ethical manner.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the northeast corner

of Spain, bordering France, is an area known as Catalonia. With its own culture and language, it has a long history of seeking complete autonomy. On four occasions it has declared itself to be independent from Spain. The most recent time was in 2017, when 92% of the Catalans who voted expressed the desire to be free of Spain’s rule. Alas, none of the rebellions have succeeded. In the latest instance, no other nation on Earth recognized Catalonia’s claim to be an independent republic. In contrast to its frustrated attempts, your own personal quest to seek greater independence could make real progress in the coming months. For best results, formulate a clear intention and define the precise nature of the sovereignty you seek. Write it down!

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despoilers; and a Gothic heroine with 12 suitors; and the sexiest cat that ever lived.” I love how freewheeling and wide-ranging OceanAlgorithms is with their imaginative fantasies. In light of current astrological omens, I encourage you to do the same. Give yourself permission to dream and scheme extravagantly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Geologists aren’t exactly

sure why, but almost 6 million years ago, the Strait of Gibraltar closed up. As a result, the Mediterranean Sea was cut off from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 1,000 years, it had mostly disappeared. Fast forward 600,000 years. Again, geologists don’t understand how it happened, but a flood broke through the barrier, allowing the ocean to flow back into the Mediterranean basin and restore it to its previous status as a sea. I propose that we invoke that replenishment as a holy symbol for the process you’re engaged in: a replenishment of your dried-out waters.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I invite you to medi-

tate on this proposal from writer Radha Marcum: “The spiritual definition of love is that when you look at the person you love, it makes you love yourself more.” I hope there’s a lot of that kind of action going on for you in the next four weeks. According to my assessment of life’s secret currents, all of creation will be conspiring to intensify and deepen your love for yourself by intensifying and deepening your love for other people. Cooperate with that conspiracy, please!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Is there a creature on

Earth that’s more annoying than the mosquito? I’ve never heard anyone gaze upon one of the pesky monsters sucking blood out of her arm and say, “Aw, what a cute little bug.” And yet every year there is a town in Russia that holds a jokey three-day celebration in honor of the mosquito. The people who live in Berezniki even stage a “most delicious” competition, in which people allow themselves to be pricked by mosquitoes for 20 minutes, with an award going to whoever accumulates the most bites. I highly approve of the spirit of this approach for your own use in the coming weeks. If you have fun with the things that bother you, I bet they won’t bother you as much.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s the Forever Season.

You have a poetic license to act as if your body will live for a hundred years and your soul will live for all eternity. You are authorized to believe that in the coming decades you will grow steadily wiser, kinder, happier and wilder. During the Forever Season, you may have dreams like flying over a waterfall at sunset, or finding the lost magic you were promised before you were born, or discovering the key to a healing you feared would always elude you. As you careen through this unpredictable grace period, your understanding of reality may expand dramatically. I bet you’ll get practical epiphanies about how to express yourself with greater effectiveness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A musical historian from

Cambridge University decided it would be amusing to perform forgotten songs that were written in the Rhineland a 1,000 years ago. His research wasn’t easy, because musical notation was different back then. But he ultimately reconstructed the tunes in ways that he felt were 80% faithful to the originals. He and other musicians subsequently performed and recorded them. I propose a somewhat comparable assignment for you in the coming weeks. You will benefit, I believe, from trying to recover the truth about events that occurred a long time ago and/or by trying to revivify old beauty that has new relevance.

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Interns? Volunteers? I have volunteers, two of them that are doing sort of specialized research now. One guy is working on, was the person armed? How were they armed? And ... what was the physical movement that they did? And another person [is] searching for photographs, because that’s how Fatal Encounters does most of the race data. ... If it’s included in the police reports that we get, then we’ll include it from that, but our largest category is still “race unknown.”

Brian Burghart, former editor of this newspaper, departed in March 2016 to work full time on the website he founded, Fatal Encounters, which collects data on people killed in encounters with police, now a project of the University of Southern California. We reached him in Mexico, where he was working on spreadsheets.

You’re the first one I’ve known who actually left the country after Trump took office. That wasn’t why I did it. I’m down here to work on some stuff that I couldn’t do on the cyber internet. So I just grabbed a place with broadband for probably six months. ... We just crossed 26,000 records. ... All last year I was able to travel the United States—Reno to Salem, Massachusetts, to Niagara Falls, down to Birmingham, Alabama, back to Reno, back to the Pacific Coast, down here to Mexico. And I was able to work on the phone network the whole time. But what I’m doing right now is incorporating the National Transportation Safety Board chase data. It requires me to have more than one, often three, of these giant spreadsheets open at the same time and the cell network just can’t handle the upload. [I’m] incorporating their chase data into the main data set. ... These are tens of thousands of rows and fifty

Why did no one did this before? columns. ... [Mexico] is just where I landed. I wanted to come down here and study some Spanish. So I take two classes a week, and I wanted to spend some time on the beach, basically. I’m finally living the perfect life, Dennis.

How has Fatal Encounters evolved since you left here? Well, it hasn’t, really. I mean, all it’s done is grown. We kind of got a process by which we track the deaths that happen on a weekly basis, and we’re constantly kind of looking for more historic deaths earlier toward the 2000s. Anytime a data set opens up that may contain deaths that we missed, we incorporate them. A lot of these chase deaths never were recorded in the media, which is basically our method, is we scour the news media first for these things.

Did you say chase deaths?

You couldn’t have done it. The internet had to develop to a certain level. Prior to, say, 2007, newspapers and news organizations routinely deleted their older stories. ... But with the advent of cloud computing, memory came basically free.

But before computers existed, people kept track of the police officers who had been killed. Right. Yes. Well, actually, there are so few it’s just—it’s a larger news footprint when a police officer is killed. But that’s not the reason. The reason that the data was not adequately collected is because there wasn’t the will to do it, on a political level.

Is there satisfaction in the work? You know, not really. There’s something or I would just stop doing it. It’s still mostly that I think the work just needs to be done, and if nobody else is going to do it, I’m going to do it. Ω

by BRUCE VAN DYKE

Acronym days OK, so the Mueller report was released to the dogface fellow who is currently impersonating an attorney general on March 22. Bowserman then came out with his “tainted love letter” two days later, prompting President Embarrassment to proclaim himself free, stable and exonerated, totally exonerated, “I’m so exonerated it’s not funny! God, I love the poorly educated!” Prompting all of us who just can’t stand the guy to say, “Yeah, yeah, yeah, piss off, and let us see the full unredacted report. We’ll take it from there, thank you.” So here we are, two bleeping months later, and we still haven’t seen The Full Uncut Mueller Report. Pardon my French, but—what the fuck is this bullshit? In the two months since Agent Orange proclaimed himself as pure as the driven snow, Mueller has been heard to say—absolutely nothing. Hey Bob, I’m sorry, but

the longer you don’t speak, the more entrenched Capone’s horse shit becomes. Come on, brotha Roberto, it’s time for you to get your ass out on the talk show circuit and spread the word that Dum Dum is about as “innocent” as O.J.-friggin’-Simpson. (Hey, 900 prosecutors can’t be wrong!) We need to hear from you. Now. But what we heard last week from Jerry Nadler, the head of the Judiciary Committee, is that you may testify, but it will be—a closed door session? What the fuck is this bullshit? Richard Neal, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, made a completely proper, completely legal request of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin (the man who puts the douche in fiduciary) when he asked for Twitler’s taxes. Mnuchin refused, and he still walks the streets, untouched, unsullied, unarrested and unpunished. WTFITBS?

Millions of American women are steamed out of their minds after seeing fatass Retrumplickan men with names like Skeeter Dunlap and Randy Joe Kazbunker pass insanely draconian new abortion laws in various redneck states, leading many to ask, WTFITBS? (Interestingly, the abortion issue is almost as big a slam dunk with us regular folk as national background checks for guns. A new poll from Quinnipiac University asked “Roe V. Wade: Keep or Overturn?” A solid 67 percent said leave it alone, with 28 percent overturn.) And, finally, Bill Nye the Science Guy was sputtering WTFITBS after listening to a retro Retrumplickan congressman wax ignorant about climate change. “The planet’s on fucking fire. There are several options to put out the proverbial fire on Earth. Are any of them free? No, of course not, you idiots. Grow the fuck up. You’re adults now.” Ω

05.30.19

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