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Nevada’s Folk Culture Captured in Historic Radio and Video Project
“Home Means Nevada: Folklife in the Silver State” is a 13-part radio series from 1986 presents vignettes of Nevada’s multi-faceted folk culture. The shows were produced from recordings made on location—in the artists’ home, places of work, and at public gatherings. The series is now made available via digitization and video production, using photos from the original […]
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Thomas the Tank Engine Roars Into Virginia City
Kids of all ages, get ready to meet your favorite tank engine! The Virginia & Truckee Railroad has brought Thomas to town for a few very special days. A Day Out With Thomas™ gives children and their families a chance to take a 25-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™ and to meet Sir […]
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Cave Lake State Park Triples With Land Acquistion
Just got this press release and we’re so excited. Cave Lake State Park—outside of Ely— is a gorgeous place to camp, hike, fish, and just generally hangout. So now, it’s three times as awesome. Read on… The Nevada Division of State Lands has completed the acquisition of 2,980 acres of federal land in eastern Nevada, […]
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Nevada Day Parade, Atomic Testing Museum and More
Just because the leaves are falling doesn’t mean it’s time to hibernate. Which is good, because there are so many things to do in Nevada in October, well, it’s downright scary. Here are but a few of the events that are happening; we’ll update the list as we can, and feel free to let us […]
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Glenbrook Restoration Wins National Award
Restoration of the historic 1875 steam locomotive Glenbrook has been recognized with an international award from the Association of Tourist Railroads and Railway Museums. The narrow-gauge engine at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City debuted in May following 30 years of painstaking care to bring it back to authentic and historic condition, thanks to a generous […]
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Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ Hosts Free Weekly Open House
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18, guests will have the unique opportunity to attend the “KÀ Theatre Spectacular,” a free open house that highlights the impressive work, inspiration and unprecedented technology used in the $165 million production. Cirque du Soleil offers visitors and locals an inside look at “KÀ” as it reveals the astounding history, background and science behind […]
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“Give a Hump” Food Truck Event
Food trucks, families, and friends are rallying to “Give a Hump” on the last Wednesday of each month, through Sept. 30, to benefit select local nonprofits. Beginning July 29, proceeds from each Feed the Camel food truck event—from 5 to 8 p.m. at McKinley Arts and Culture Center in Reno—will go to support Build Our […]
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Reno Filmmaker’s Debut Stars Adrien Brody
Kevin Spacey and Jameson Irish Whiskey…what do these pop culture phenoms have in common with Nevada? Together, they chose Reno’s Travis Calvert as one of the winners of its 2015 Jameson First Shot film contest. Just three aspiring filmmakers from around the world were chosen, and Travis is the only one from the U.S. Travis lives in […]
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Nevada Roadtrips atop WalletHub’s List of Best in US
WalletHub has discovered what every Nevada lover already knew; we rock when it comes to roadtrips. The personal finance website WalletHub took a look at 2015’s Best & Worst States for Summer RoadTrips, and Nevada is (to them, anyway) the second best state for your summer car trip. While we know it’s really the very best, we’ll […]
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Virginia City to offer Free Wi-Fi
While virtually the entire town of Virginia City remains true to its early heritage, today’s visitor is now able to connect with the past through the future with the integration of free Wi-Fi. The “VC Visitor” access provides free 24-hour connectivity with a simple email login for visitors in the business district. “The Virginia City Historic District […]
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‘Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice’ Comes to Las Vegas
“Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice” is the first child-centered exhibit in the country dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaur habitat. The display roars into Las Vegas at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is open through September 13. The exciting, traveling exhibit transports families back to the Cretaceous Period, (145-65 million years ago), the time when dinosaurs last lived […]
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Hot August Nights Announces New Event in Virginia City
Venue Addition Creates Wave of Excitement for Car Enthusiasts. Hot August Nights brings Nevada history to life when the streets of the historic Comstock town of Virginia City fill with a bevy of classic cars Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. In advance of the 29th annual Hot August Nights […]
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The Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour 2015
Since 1996, the Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour has created a weekend of golf, entertainment, dining, and gaming fun, plus a whole lot of giving back to the Reno area. May 29-31, the tradition continues with more than 40 sports celebrities taking part in the tournament, set to be held at LakeRidge Golf Course—designed […]
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International Camel & Ostrich Races Returns to Virginia City
Races take place at the new Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds. Historic Virginia City’s biggest annual event of the year is all new for 2015. Having outgrown its current venue, the 56th annual International Camel and Ostrich Races, presented by Dolan Auto Group, is moving to the new Virginia City Arena & Fairgrounds in Virginia […]
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First Parklet To Open in Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas will welcome the city’s first parklet, a small public area that allows passersby to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the city around them. Replacing a single parking space, the parklet will be installed on Friday, April 17, followed by an unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, April 21. Located at the corner of […]
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All Aboard this Mother’s Day 2015
With a rhythmic “choo-choo,” the Virginia and Truckee Railroad will come alive this Mother’s Day weekend (May 9-10) as the vintage diesel engines offers a chance to take a trip back to the Wild West. Anyone can take mom to brunch, but there are extra points for style. These special edition train rides from Nevada’s capital, Carson […]