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Arts in Bloom takes root on Mother’s Day at Marina
A whirlwind of artistry will blow over the Sparks Marina on Sunday with the sixth annual Arts in Bloom Festival.
May 07, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Courtesy photo - Country star Trace Adkins played at The Grand Sierra on Saturday night. Concert Review: Ladies really do love country boys
Trace Adkins couldn't have kicked off his concert better, choosing "I've Got my Game On" as his opening song, which summed up most of his show Saturday night at the Grand Sierra Resort.
May 04, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Used headlines the Rockstar Get A Life Tour, which makes a stop at the University of Nevada, Reno on Saturday. Get a life – courtesy of The Used
Traveling from college campus to college campus, the Rockstar Get A Life Tour with headlining band The Used will make a stop at Lawlor Events Center Saturday night.Since kicking off at New Mexico S...
Apr 30, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Americana and bluegrass music, such as that performed by Laurie Lewis and The Right Hands, will be one of many styles featured at the 2008 Artown festivities. Artown 2008 is a feast for the senses
Introducing the lineup of Artown 2008 events to local residents is like waving a tasty bowl of jambalaya in front of a hungry Creole. Like the famous New Orleans dish, this rich, artistic festival ...
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Dark karma hangs over ‘Pyramid Highway’
by Cortney Maddock
Apr 24, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
When northern Nevadans think of Pyramid Highway, it is often considered just a long, sometimes dangerous stretch of road between Sparks and Pyramid Lake.
Reno maestro to make his grand finale
by Cortney Maddock
Apr 24, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Years of musical knowledge, professionalism and passion will be on display Sunday and Tuesday in the form of graceful flicks of a small white baton.
Concert Review: Tegan and Sara command attention
by Cortney Maddock
Apr 19, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
If it wasn't for the edgier, somewhat punkier, haircut that Tegan was sporting, only the faithful fans would have been able to tell pint-sized indie rockers Tegan and Sara apart.
Concert review: Gin Blossoms show Sparks some love
by Nathan Orme
Apr 18, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
As The Gin Blossoms finished their show Friday night at John Ascuaga’s Nugget, lead singer Robin Wilson verbalized the feelings he and the band showed the audience all night.
'House Beautiful' gives art-goers design ideas
by Cortney Maddock
Apr 17, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Straying away from the conventional definition of art, the Nevada Museum of Art will open its "Frank Lloyd Wright and The House Beautiful" exhibit Saturday night. In this exhibit, the American arch...
Young indie twins make their star burn bright
by Cortney Maddock
Apr 16, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Indie rock/pop twins Tegan and Sara have found mainstream music success with their latest album, “The Con,” and the accidentally catchy tunes have added many fans to their already large underground...
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