Entertainment

An Evening at the Theater

Pioneer Center unveils its 2026-2027 line-up ahead of season ticket sales Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Joan Marcus and Matthew Murphy As the theater dims and the stage lights shine, nervous actors bustle on stage ready to deliver the lines they’ve long practiced. The energy is palpable, the emotion is raw; there is nothing quite like Broadway. In its 31st year, Broadway Comes to Reno has been delighting local audiences with touring productions for decades. The actors that...

Food + Beverage

Toast N' Tea

Cheers to these best-matched combos Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks There was a moment when avocado toast felt like the final word in café culture. It’s  predictable, dare-I-say millennial-coded (as one myself), and endlessly photogenic. But in Reno, toast has matured. It’s become layered, cultured, fermented, toasted just right. It carries rich ricotta and jewel-toned jam, eggplant conserva and crème fraîche, prosciutto and Calabrian chili. It comes sweet...

Life + Culture

Redefining the Empty Nest

Local couples talk what's next Article by Liza Belka For many couples, becoming empty nesters marks a turning point. Daily life shifts after decades structured around school schedules, sports practices, and family routines. Once the house quiets, a practical question follows: What now? Local empty nesters share that the transition is rarely just logistical. Parenting shapes identity as much as it shapes calendars. When that role changes, couples often find themselves adjusting not only their...

Life + Culture

America’s 250th Birthday—Nevada Style

Spend spring and summer celebrating America's big birthday the way only Nevadans know how Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Select images supplied by the Reno Rodeo and Travel Nevada Two-hundred-and-fifty years in, America’s story is still being written—and this summer, Reno-Tahoe will help tell it through events, remembrances, and community-driven celebrations tied to the America 250 movement. The America250 initiative wants to engage every American in commemorating the 250th...

Education

Investing in Community

The RennerVation Foundation caters to underserved youth in northern Nevada Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Supplied by RennerVation Foundation Jeremy Renner may not only play a superhero in the movies. The Reno resident uses his power for good in real life, too, dedicating time in between his busy shooting schedule—Jeremy has starred in Mayor of Kingstown since 2021 and famously plays Hawkeye in the Marvel Universe—to attend local events and support area youth through programs...

Life + Culture

Reno's Very Own RAVEN

It's a bird, it's a plane. No, it's a life-saving helicopter Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Willis Bretz Imagine for a moment cross-country skiing in mountainous back country is new to you. Maybe you miss a marker and wander off your planned course. It’s late in the day and you’re out of water and have already finished the limited food in your pack. As the sun goes down and night sets in, you realize you’re lost and temperatures are dropping quickly.   It might not take long for some...

Home + Design

Building a Wine Cellar

Erin Demers weighs in on creating a balanced wine collection Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Melody Ricketts Whether you’re already a collector of great wine or want to begin building an assemblage for your home, Erin Demers, a sommelier who pours at Mt. Rose Wine Bar, has some pointers. She suggests creating a personalized collection of wines to cover myriads of occasions—from a Wednesday night in to a dinner party with guests to impress. “Start with curiosity, not pressure,”...

Food + Beverage

We’re Pining for Picon Punch

Nevada’s state beverage is official Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour | Photography by Eric Marks As residents of the only state with a cocktail as the sole official state drink, Nevadans love our Picon Punch. This classic sipper was first created by the Basque people living in the American West. Reflecting what Nevadans have known for generations, Nevada officially declared the Picon Punch its state drink in 2025. Sipping a Picon punch is an experience. A burst of citrus envelops your...

Life + Culture

Back to Our Roots

People are searching out connection both where they live and beyond Article by Liza Belka Community used to be something you didn’t have to think about. It showed up in everyday moments like kids riding bikes until dinner, neighbors hanging out in driveways, and familiar faces at the same weekly gatherings. Above all, connection wasn’t scheduled or curated; it was simply part of life. Over time, those natural points of connection began to fade. New technology, busier schedules, and general...

Home + Design

Light It Up!

How to enhance your home by harnessing the power of light (and nothing else) Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour | Photography by Supplied By Cabinet & Lighting Supply Light has a profound impact on our senses. It can make us feel awake, alive, comforted, secure, or inspired. With too little light, we are unable to get motivated, but with too much, we can feel anxious. Despite the intense impact lighting can have on our moods, lighting design in our own homes is frequently an afterthought and not...