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...

Life + Culture

Alli Vilines Means Business

Creating space for the next generation of women entrepreneurs Article by Liza Belka For Alli Vilines, entrepreneurship didn’t start with the traditional business plan. It started with an idea, a dorm room, and a willingness to figure it out as she went. At 18, she launched her first venture, a clothing brand, learning early that building something from the ground up takes more than creativity. It takes grit, resourcefulness, and the ability to keep moving forward even when the path isn’t...

Arts + Culture

Joanna Drakos Paints the City

Drakos was named Reno's City Artist of the Year Article by Liza Belka | Photography by Melody Ricketts, Melody Jane Photo When Joanna Drakos learned she had been named Reno’s 2026 City Artist, the moment didn’t fully register at first. It was something she had to sit with. “I was absolutely stunned,” she says. “I had to sit down for about an hour just to process it.” That pause feels fitting for an artist whose work lives in the space between instinct and intention. Known for her...

Life + Culture

Fierce & Female

Ezell Images' 40 Over 40 Project celebrates five years Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Amber Ezell, Ezell Images Amber Ezell started the 40 Over 40 project in 2022, showcasing local women over the age of 40 who are killing it in their respective fields. Each participant shares her story and gets a professional photo shoot at the Ezell Images studio where they can feel beautiful and powerful.             The goal is not only to celebrate the women who participate in the project...

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...