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Kids at UNR Engineering Camp get to Express their Inner Mad Scientist!
Guest Post by Amanda Gallop – 7th Grade
When people hear the word,”Engineering”, they might immediately think of complicated equations and long math problems, but they haven’t actually had an inside look. The UNR Summer Engineering Camp was the perfect sneak peek for kids, into the career that is engineering.
I discovered that a great way to [...]
Got a minute? Watch Reno Minute – rePiano project comes to life
Reno Minute: Artown rePiano project comes to life
Artists Paint Recycled Pianos to Display around Reno During Artown
First London, now Reno. Local artists are painting old pianos, turning them into original works of art that will be displayed around the city during Artown. The great thing is, you’re encouraged to play the pianos when you find one. They’ll start showing up in unlikely places; parks, public spaces and even at local businesses. [...]
Reno Minute: They’ve Done it Again! UNR Student Marketing Team Headed to National Ad Competition
Members of the UNR Marketing Communications team are pumped about their upcoming trip to the national student advertising competition in Orlando. A few weeks ago they pitched a creative ad for State Farm Insurance and brought home the regional Student Advertising trophy from San Jose. It’s something to be proud of because they compete head-to-head [...]
Local Starbucks, 2nd grade students send coffee and cards to troops in Afghanistan.
When Ken Whan, manager at the Starbucks in Caughlin Ranch decided to send Via instant coffee to a unit of Army soldiers and Navy SEALs in Afghanistan, he thought adding a note in each box of coffee would be a nice touch. Students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary school agreed and two classes of second graders [...]
Reno Baroque Ensemble to Present Spring Concert
I’m in awe of people who can play classical music. It’s an art I enjoy, but have never mastered. Luckily, The Reno Baroque Ensemble has mastered it for us. The ensemble combines top local talent with nationally acclaimed musicians and vocalists to produce – dare I say it – heavenly music.
Music director Eric Gault says [...]
KNPB Documentary Features Reno’s Solace Tree with Stories of Love and Loss
I’ve been lucky enough over the past few months to work with some great folks at KNPB on an uplifting and inspiring documentary that includes Reno’s Solace Tree, a local non-profit that helps families grieve the loss of a loved one. The show is called “You’ll Always Be With Me,” and it premiers Sunday, May [...]
Positively in the Playoffs: Reno Bighorns Hit the Big Time
I think I know what Jack Nicholson feels like when he sits court-side at a Laker’s game. Easter Sunday we had front row seats as the Reno Bighorns beat the Tulsa 66ers 105 to 88 at home. Several times I thought a player might land in our lap; we were that close!
An exciting game, [...]
Reno Photographer Shows Homeless in a Different Light
I had to look twice to confirm that the frames were really backwards on the haunting, yet beautiful photographs at the Faces of St. Vincent’s show in downtown Reno. Sure enough, photographer Jeff Ross did that on purpose- to get us to think about homeless children and adults in a new way.
As a professional photographer, [...]
Half the Sky LIVE comes to local Theater
You may have heard of the book Half the Sky. It’s about oppression, but it’s causing a buzz around the world and has become a runaway bestseller. The book has been featured on Oprah, CNN and Dateline. This Thursday Reno is joining hundreds of other cities across the country with a showing of Half the [...]