Life + Culture

Mike Alt Knows Ball

Growing up with four fingers hasn't stopped Alt from pursuing a life anchored by sports Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Willis Bretz Born without the three middle fingers on both hands, Mike Alt never let his condition define what he could do. Instead, he adapted—learning early that determination matters more than limitation. Whether in everyday life or on the playing field, he proved that obstacles don’t decide your future—you do. Historically, Mike’s condition is termed a disability...

Travel

Park City Wellness

Refuel and recharge in Utah's luxurious mountain expanse Article by Nora Heston Tarte We so often think of Park City as the place to visit in winter for snow sports and movie premieres, but the Utah town, located just 30 minutes outside of Salt Lake City, is good for more than slopeside beverages and snowy mountain escapes. Visit Park City in spring for a new kind of mountain adventure, one focused on wellness and recovery, with just that hint of luxury we all expect from Park City. Get out...

Sports + Recreation

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Aceball is in full swing Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour | Photography by Supplied By The Reno Aces Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks and enjoy America’s pastime with Reno’s own Triple-A baseball team, the Reno Aces.  The team has become a spring and summer staple of the Biggest Little City, with a recently renewed contract committing the team to stay in Reno through 2049. This season is one you don’t want to miss. With themed nights each homestand and firework displays on Friday nights...

Local Services

Need a Lift?

Bavarian Auto Haus adds lifts and alignment racks for German cars Article and Photography by Eric Marks Since 1988, Bavarian Auto Haus has been servicing BMWs and Mini Coopers in northern Nevada, a rarity in the local automotive landscape. Expanding their services to all German cars in 2022, the focus is on providing precision care for German engineering without losing the friendly approach that comes with a family owned and operated shop where clients don’t have to choose between dealership...

Sports + Recreation

The Team You Didn’t Know Reno Had

Learn the lore of the Reno Zephyrs Article by Liza Belka | Photography by Willis Bretz Joining a rugby team might start with a conversation at the gym. Or at a concert. Or just out around town. That’s how many players find their way to the Reno Zephyrs, a team that’s been part of the community since 1979 and now fields more than 30 players from across Reno, Sparks, and Carson City. “Rugby in the U.S. is very much grassroots,” says Willis Mein, a Zephyrs player. “A lot of guys don’t start...

Sports + Recreation

A Competitive Spirit

Before Mike McCarthy was our publisher, he was earning medals at the olympics Article by Mike McCarthy | Photography by Willis Bretz Before Mike McCarthy ever published a magazine, built a start-up, or worked on Wall Street, he was already living a life defined by elite performance. Long before Reno became home, McCarthy was one of the most accomplished cyclists in American history — a 17-time national champion and a three-time world champion, winning twice as an amateur and once as a...

Health + Wellness

Hormone Replacement Therapy Isn’t Just For Women

Men can benefit from balancing hormone levels, too Article by Nora Heston Tarte Out of whack hormones aren’t just a woman’s problem. Everyone suffers from hormone imbalances that tend to shift heavily as you age. But hormone treatment for men? It doesn’t seem to be as heavily marketed. So how can you make sure your (or your beau’s) levels are in check? Regularly scheduled bloodwork and labs is the best first step for balancing hormones. “Getting your hormone levels balanced usually brings the...

Education

Empowering Women is Cost-Effective

Why workplaces should support the women they rely on Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour | Photography by Willis Bretz Fifty percent of the American workforce is comprised of women, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, and just when most of us are coming into our best working years in terms of expertise, power, and confidence, we are also faced with a biologically and neurologically transformative time: menopause. Up until recently, menopause was not commonly discussed. Women were expected...

Arts + Culture

Down the Rabbit Hole

The high-flying, death-defying Cirque-style show will awaken your inner child Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour A hush comes over the crowd as an enchanting voice, singing gentle Italian opera, fills the auditorium. Alice appears, followed quickly by the white rabbit and various Alice in Wonderland-inspired characters, all clad in sparkling, imaginative costumes that follow the storyline from the beloved classic. You’re instantly enthralled by this magical world where anything is possible. ...

Arts + Culture

The Sound of Leadership

At the Reno Philharmonic and Las Vegas Philharmonic, two conductors are proving that great leadership, like great music, transcends labels. Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering On any given concert night in Nevada, two of the most powerful leaders in the state might be standing quietly in front of an orchestra with baton raised, and a hall holding its breath. It’s a striking reality: the two leading professional orchestras in the state are both steered by women. In Reno, Laura Jackson leads...