During Hot August Nights, Reno Tahoe has more events happening around town than anyone could ever dream of attending. We know this can be a bit overwhelming, so we’ve made a list to highlight a few of our “do not miss” events each night. For the full event schedule, click here.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

2 pm to 6 pm              Summit Racing Equipment Show-n-Shine – 960 E. Glendale Ave., Sparks

3 pm to 5 pm              Local’s Classic Car Show-n-Shine Competition – Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno

Entertainment

Eldorado Hotel Casino

7 pm                            Hairspray – Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.

Grand Sierra Resort

8 pm                            Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo – Tickets from $25, $45, $65. Call 800-648-3568 or go to www.grandsierraresort.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10

9 am to 4 pm              Grand Sierra Resort Daily Classic Cherry Shown – Shine - Awards presented nightly at 7 pm on the venue stage.

5 pm to 10 pm            Cruise of Champions – Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

6 pm                            Jelly Donut Eating Contest – Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

7 pm to 10 pm            Official Kick-off Cruise- Downtown Reno

7 pm to 10 pm            Controlled Cruise – Downtown Sparks

Entertainment

Eldorado Hotel Casino

7 pm                            Hairspray – Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

12 pm to 10 pm          Hot August Nights Drags & Burnouts Presented by John Ascuaga’s Nugget & Full Throttle Performance – John Ascuaga’s Nugget. West Parking Lot

3 pm to 5 pm              Peppermill Night Life Show-n-Shine Competition – Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno

8 pm to 11 pm            Hot August Nights 25th Anniversary Prom – “Evening Under The Stars.” Sponsored by Circus Circus. Entertainment by Ronny & The Classics. Mandalay Ballroom. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door- Call 800-648-5010 or 775-789-5604.

Entertainment

Grand Sierra Resort

8:15 pm                       HERMAN’S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE

Victorian Square – Sparks

8:15 pm                       “OH WHAT A NIGHT” A TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS – Stage Presented by John Ascuaga’s Nugget & The City of Sparks.

Eldorado Hotel Casino

7 pm                            Hairspray – Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.

Harrah’s Reno

8 pm                            Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Show. Tickets are $25/$29, call 775-778-2900 for reservations or go to www.harrahsreno.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

2 pm                            Free Classic Film Festival - Rebel Without A Cause. John Ascuaga’s Nugget.  Celebrity Showroom.

7:30 pm to 8 pm         Kids Show-n-Shine Competition – All Ages Welcome. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno.

9:45 pm                       Hot August Nights Fireworks Spectacular – Silver Legacy Resort Casino.

Entertainment

Eldorado Hotel Casino

7 pm                            Hairspray. Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.

Harrah’s Reno

8 pm                            Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Show. Tickets are $25/$29, call 775-778-2900 for reservations or go to www.harrahsreno.com.

Silver Legacy Resort Casino

8 pm                            DOO WOP. The Flamingos featuring Terry Johnson, Barbara Harris & The Toys, The Marcels, The Safaris, Kathy Young, Joe Jones & The Pentagons, & The Olympics. Tickets from $50, $69.50. Call the Silver Legacy Resort Casino at 800-MUST-SEE or ticketmaster.com or silverlegacy.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

8 am to 10 pm            Hot August Nights Official Classic Car Auction – Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

10 am to 3 pm            John Ascuaga’s Nugget Peoples Choice Award - Pick up judging ballot at John’s Club booth.

10 am to 5 pm            Big Boy’s Toy Store - Reno-Sparks Events Center, Downtown Reno – Presented by the Silver Legacy Resort Casino and the Eldorado Hotel Casino.

Entertainment

Eldorado Hotel Casino

7 pm & 9:30 pm          Hairspray. Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.

Harrah’s Reno

8 pm                            Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Show. Tickets are $25/$29, call 775-778-2900 for reservations or go to www.harrahsreno.com.

Silver Legacy Resort Casino

8 pm                            DICK FOX’S GOLDEN BOYS STARRING FRANKIE AVALON, FABIAN & BOBBY RYDELL. Tickets from $65 & $80. Call the Silver Legacy Resort Casino at 800-MUST-SEE or ticketmaster.com or silverlegacy.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

10 am                          Official Parade – Downtown Reno

Entertainment

Eldorado Hotel Casino

7 pm                            Hairspray. Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.

Harrah’s Reno

8 pm                            Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Show. Tickets are $25/$29, call 775-778-2900 for reservations or go to www.harrahsreno.com.

Imagine having the power to book a hotel stay, make dinner reservations, take a virtual tour of your room, find the best place to park and the best slot machines to play all in the palm of your hand.  Now anyone with an Apple iPhone, iPad or iTouch has that capability, thanks to a new Application from the Eldorado Hotel Casino.

The Eldorado launched the new App this morning, which can be downloaded for free in the Apple App Store.  iPhone users will be impressed by the usability, functionality and interactivity of the Downtown Reno Hotel Casino’s new tech feature.  Built and developed in partnership with a San Francisco based technology company, this iPhone App is the first of its kind to hit the Reno business scene. 

“This App goes leaps and bounds beyond what other Reno companies are doing with multimedia technology,“ says Chad Hallert, Director of Internet Marketing and E-Commerce at the Eldorado.  “Say you’re standing in front of The Brew Brothers restaurant.  Your iPhone will use GPS to detect your location and our App will show you the current specials we’re running inside.”  Even without internet access, the Eldorado iPhone App will still be more than 80% functional in “offline” mode.

Business guests will find the Eldorado iPhone App especially user-friendly.  Corporations, businesses and groups can access their own private meeting section to view group itineraries, speaker presentations, conference catering menus and more directly through a login page within the Eldorado App. 

Other features include restaurant menus and event calendars with the option to make reservations or purchase tickets to concerts and shows at your fingertips.   Club Eldorado players can even look up their comps and points instantly without visiting a kiosk.  Watch for the “Slot Finder” coming in November, which will tell guests where their favorite games are located on the casino floor.  An Android version of the Eldorado App is already in the works and is set to launch in early December.

So order room service in the elevator on the way to your room and pinpoint exactly where you parked with the new Eldorado iPhone Application, which is now available for free at the Apple App Store.  A special offer will be given to the first 1,000 people to download.  For more information check out our iPhone App information in the Apple Store, on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube or call 775-786-5700.

- Diana Rogers

Join Groth’s experimental winemaker, Michael Weis, Atlantis Sommelier Christian O’Kuinghttons, Bistro Napa’s Chef d’Cuisine, Clayton Slieff, and Sous Chef, Adam Bronson, along with Atlantis Executive Chef Bob Katausky, for an exquisite meal that is unquestionably as daring as it is delicious! The experience begins at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 21^st in Bistro Napa, on the 2^nd floor of Atlantis.

Start with Seared Day Boat Scallops, featuring a California Hackleback Caviar and citrus foam, with a 2009 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Rabbit Schnitzel with sage spaetzle, crispy veal sweetbreads and caramelized quince are accompanied by a 2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay. A 2007 Oakville Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon compliments a pancetta-wrapped salmon, and dinner is completed with oak-fired Colorado Lamb Chop with provencale style lamb confit, served with lamb au jus and a 2006 Oakville Napa Valley “Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon.

The evening is concluded with a fall harvest apple strudle with rum raisin gelato, walnut praline, caramel syrup and illy coffee.

Dinner is $125 per person. Seating is limited. Make reservations by calling (775) 824-4411 or click here.

-Ben McDonald

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is located on the strip at the corner of South Virginia and Peckham Lane, in the heart of Reno’s new shopping and dining district. Atlantis offers eight award-winning restaurants, world-class casino action, live entertainment, complimentary valet service and acres of free self-parking. Visit www.AtlantisCasino.com for information on events, tournaments, dining specials, online reservations and more. For more information call (775) 825-4700 or toll-free at (800) 723-6500.

Sure, the handmade cards, hand-picked flowers and breakfast in bed (cereal and toast) are incredibly sweet gestures and much appreciated by mom, but they may not be enough to fuel Mom for an action-packed weekend in Reno Tahoe USA!

We here at VisitRenoTahoe.com have made it easy for you and compiled a list of events and special offers for Mom this weekend.

Mother’s Day Giveaway

Enter Mom to win a special Mother’s Day package courtesy of the Summit and Eldorado. From May 3 through 8 you can enter to win a deluxe package at participating stores at the Summit.

Women who visit The Summit from 11am to 3pm during these days will receive offers such as 20 percent off at Ann Taylor, a free makeover from Dillard’s, up to $50 off a purchase at Gesture, a free mini-facial from Merle Norman and much more. The deluxe package features a one night stay at the Eldorado Spa Tower, two tickets to the popular “Shake, Rattle and Roll” show, dinner for two at the Eldorado, a $100 gift card to The Summit Lifestyle Center, a make-over and cosmetics from Sephora, new dress and shoes from Dillard’s, as well as hair styling and products from Lisa’s Beauty and a rosemary mint awakening treatment from Tangerine Aveda.

Mother’s Day Dining

Don’t you dare let Mom lift a finger on her special day! There’s no better way to say ‘Thank You’ than to treat Mom to a special dinner. Here are a few great ways to keep everyone out of the kitchen on Sunday, May 9^th.

At the Atlantis enjoy the Mother’s Day Gourmet Brunch Extravaganza in the Grand Ballroom from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a lavish brunch featuring, Shrimp Scampi, Pan-seared Filet Medallions with Cognac Demi-Glace, Omelets, Caesar and Spanish Salads, all made to order! Enjoy hand-carved Marmalade Glazed Ham, Slow-Roasted Prime Rib and Rack of Lamb Persille. Seafood lovers rejoice! Enjoy chilled Jumbo Prawns and King Crab, Fresh Salmon with Chardonnay Dill, Maryland Crab Cakes, Smoked Salmon and Scallops, Mussels with Papaya and Mango Relish, Oysters Rockefeller, Lobster Bisque and so much more! A selection of dessert is topped off with a flowing Chocolate Fountain! The Mother’s Day Gourmet Brunch Extravaganza is $34.99 for adults and $13.99 for children, 4-11 years old. Reservations are welcome. Visit.

Or head to the Silver Legacy for the Flavor’s Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch where each mom will receive a colorful carnation. Enjoy specialty dishes like the juicy Slow Roasted Prime Rib, tender Pecan Crusted Pork Loin and Steamed Cha Sui Pork Buns.  Seafood lovers can get their fix with the San Francisco Cioppino, Scallop and Shrimp Scampi, Chilled Crab Legs and more.  Don’t forget about the omelet station or fluffy Belgian Waffles for breakfast.  Flavor’s offers a variety of fresh fruit, soup, salads and desserts. It’s $19.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. Click here for more information.

The Eldorado invites all moms to relax at The Buffet, where Moms can indulge in the Smoked Salmon Benedict and sweet Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with Warm Peach Compote.  They will also be serving their usual specialties, like Classic Cheese Soufflé, Orzo with Tomatos and Feta or Shrimp Scampi Eldorado.  For dinner, sample the Saffron Scented Cous Cous with Pine Nuts, flavorful Peel and Eat Shrimp, Chilled Crab Legs and the savory Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb or Roast Prime Rib.  Don’t forget everyone’s favorite, the Eldorado’s signature Mushroom Ravioli, made fresh in the Pasta Shop daily! Champagne Brunch will be served from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults are $20.99, children are $13.99. Click here for more information.

The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino is celebrating Mom with a beautiful brunch at Biscotti’s or Island Buffet. Biscotti’s Tuscan Brunch will feature chilled jumbo prawns, King crab, pan seared salmon steaks and an array of decadent desserts. The Island Buffet will offer prepared-to-order eggs and omelets as well as carving, Asian and Southwestern stations.  Biscotti’s Brunch will be served from 9 am to 2 pm for $28.95 for adults and $14.95 for children ages 4 to 11, with the regular Biscotti’s menu served until 9 pm. The Island Mother’s Day Buffet will be served from 9 am to 9 pm for $24.99 for adults and $12.95 for children ages 4 to 11. Click here for more information.

Harrah’s Reno will be serving up a special Mother’s Day Brunch at Carvings Buffet from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at $15.99 per person or $8.99 per child 12 and under. The brunch will feature snow crab, chilled green mussels, assorted sushi, an omelet station, honey baked ham, turkey breast, biscuits and gravy, hand-crafted salads and delicious desserts. Click here for more information.

Celebrate Mom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget with special menus in the Rotisserie, the Rose Ballroom, Restaurante Orozko, The Steakhouse Grill, Trader Dick’s and Rosie’s Café. A special Mother’s Day brunch will be served in the Rose Ballroom and in the Rotisserie. The appetizer station will include Peel and Eat Shrimp, Seafood Salad, Smoked Fish, Nugget Caesar Salad and Fresh Strawberries. Feast on Eggs Benedict, Biscuits and Country Gravy, Grilled Salmon and Nugget’s Fried Chicken. At the Carving Station, create your own omelet or waffle, or enjoy the Nugget’s famous Salt-Roasted Prime Rib, honey-baked ham or roast turkey. For dessert, choose from an assortment of fresh-made cakes, pies, pastries and mousses. The Rotisserie serves brunch from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Rose Ballroom serves brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults are $21.95 and children 5-11 are $11.95. Restaurante Orozko will serve a champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 800-648-1177 or click here.

Or take Mom to Old World Italy at Zozo’s for the Mother’s Day Special from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The special includes soft shell crab, seafood cakes, lobster ravioli, potato crusted halibut, rack of lamb, seafood sauté and strawberry tiramisu. Click here for more information.

Arts, Culture & Recreation

After you’ve stuffed yourself silly, join the Northern Sierra Garden Club on a drive to visit Big Springs Gardens, approximately 1.5 hours from Reno. The garden offers a natural spring, streams and waterfalls, thousands of plants and flowers, two miles of walking trails, gourmet food, and a replica of Monet’s famous bridge. Reservations are required. Visit their site.

For a taste of Reno’s art and culture, head to the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a spectacular concert featuring Hope Briggs singing selections from your favorite opera. Ms. Briggs was Aïda in the 2007 Nevada Opera. She’ll be joined by the Nevada Opera Chorus and accompanied by a live orchestra for a memorable night of beautiful music. Call 775-686-6600 or visit their site.

Treat mom to a special Mother’s Day under the springtime sun with Arts in Bloom. View spectacular chalk drawings and other artwork while enjoying fine food and entertainment at the Sparks Marina from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Proceeds from the 6th annual fes­tival benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Visit here for more information.

Heart To Hand School is holding its 7th annual May Faire on Saturday, May 8^th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the northeast corner of Peckham and Lakeside. Enjoy live music (including bluegrass and classical harp performers), puppet show, “Music Together”, organic foods, arts and crafts activities, artisan booths (including pottery and jewelry making demonstrations that children may try), an obstacle course and other active games for preschool and grade school children, Maypole dancing, juggling and balloon toys, cakewalk, wheelbarrow rides, silent auction and much more. And the best part is it’s FREE! For more information please call 775.348.6622 or visit the Web site.

Of course, the 7^th Annual Reno River Festival is town. Help Mom de-stress in the 3^rd Annual Run Amuck race on Saturday May 8^th, then spend the rest of your day screaming your lungs out in support of the world-class kayakers in the downtown whitewater park. Click here for more information.

If you live in Reno or have been lucky enough to visit, you know it’s a no-brainer. It’s a great getaway, let alone a fantastic place to reside. There’s never a dull moment in the Biggest Little City, from year-round entertainment, recreational options galore and all at an affordable cost. Men’s Journal Magazine recognizes Reno’s AAA Aces ballpark, the Riverwalk District, Artown and the city’s proximity to abundant outdoor recreations as several reasons why Reno had to be among the top 25 cities for “Best Places to Live 2010”, according to the April issue of Men’s Journal magazine.

The top 25 cities were included in various categories and determined by three variables including median home price, cost of living compared to the rest of the United States and number of sunny days per year.  Reno is featured as tops for “Ski and Climb Without the Crowds” listing Reno’s median home price as $274,670, its cost of living as 13 percent higher than the rest of the nation, and boasting 252 sunny days per year.

“Having Reno named one of the best places to live is a huge honor for our city and residents,” said Reno Mayor Bob Cashell.  “We all know why we love this place, but the national recognition helps build credibility for our city as a top place to live, work and raise a family.  It also gets the word out about what makes our city so special including our downtown baseball park, Artown and burgeoning downtown.”

“Reno making a top places to live list helps increase awareness nationwide that Reno Tahoe is a happening place where locals and visitors alike can enjoy all this area offers, from downtown fun to high altitude adventure.” said Ellen Oppenheim, Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) President and CEO.  “The recent investment in area hotel-casino properties, spas and restaurants are additional outstanding amenities locals and visitors can take advantage of.”

The April issue of Men’s Journal featuring the “Best Places to Live 2010” is on newsstands now or visit www.mensjournal.com.

Men’s Journal has previously ranked Reno’s historic Old Southwest as one of ‘The Best Neighborhoods in America’ in their June 2009 issue.

We’ve been tooting our own horn for a while. It’s nice to get some validation, though, dontcha think?

The owners of Silver Peak Restaurant and Brewery will open a new restaurant in June 2010 in downtown Reno at 300 E. Second St., adjacent to the Reno Aces baseball stadium. The new restaurant will include a restaurant specializing in pizza made famous at Silver Peak’s original location, a full-service bar and restricted gaming. The owners have not yet named the new restaurant given its primary focus on pizza, but diners can expect a “Silver Peak-esque” twist to its identity.

“The construction of Aces Ballpark creates an opportunity for us to again participate in the revitalization of our downtown corridor,” said Silverman. “We’re excited to be part of the process, and look forward to seeing lots of locals and tourists enjoying the Freight House District area.”

Owners Schmidt and Silverman opened the first Silver Peak Restaurant and Brewery location on Wonder Street in Reno in 1999 and a second location in downtown Reno in 2004. Silver Peak is known throughout northern Nevada for its unique and original selection of food and beers brewed at its Wonder Street location.

The owners have no plans to make any changes to the original Wonder Street location, but are evaluating their total presence and priorities in the downtown Reno area.

300 E. Second is a 15-story tower and is located in downtown Reno, centrally located immediately across E. Second Street from the Reno Aces baseball stadium and within walking distance of City Hall, the County Courthouse and the Federal Court Building, Park Center Tower features panoramic views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains, Truckee Meadows and downtown Reno. The facility also offers direct access to Interstate-80, the Amtrak station and all major bus lines.

Enjoying St. Patrick’s Day in Reno Tahoe USA

Here are some ways to enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day in and around Reno Tahoe.   The green beer will be flowing, but family friendly events exist as well. Those who enjoy the Irish pub scene will find a wide selection of establishments from which to choose.

Reno Tahoe Irish Pubs
Irish pubs and bars in Reno Tahoe provide locals and visitors alike, real authentic Irish food, music, dance, and other entertainment.

• Ceol Irish Pub – 538 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 775-329-5558
• Corrigan’s Bit O’Ireland – 1526 S. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502 775-322-1977
• Donely’s – 2174 Greenbrae Drive, Sparks, NV 89436  775-356-0299
• Filthy McNastys Irish Pub – 1718 Holcomb Ave., Reno, NV 89502  775-622-3208
• Foley’s Irish Pub – 3655 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502 775-829-8500
• Lucke’s Saloon – 1455 S. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502 775-324-9432
• Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub – 541 E. Moana Lane, Reno, NV 89502 775-826-1950
• O’Skis Pub & Grille – 840 Victorian Ave., Sparks, NV 89431 775-359-7547
• Paddy and Irene’s Irish Pub – 906A Victorian Ave., Sparks, NV 89431 775-358-5484
• Ryan’s Saloon – 924 S. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502 775-323-4142
• Shea’s Tavern – 715 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 775- 86-4774
• Shenanigan’s Olde English Pub – 77 W. Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89509 775-324-1177

St Patrick’s Day Events

Amendment 21 St. Patrick’s Day Parking Lot Party
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Amendment! Doors open at 11am with specials on Irish coffee & Corned Beef & Cabbage. Irish food & drink specials continue all evening. They will have plenty of space with bars set up inside and out. The Celtic Band “317″ performs at 6pm. DJ JDUB continues the party well into the evening. Amendment 21 is in downtown Reno at 425 S. Virginia Street at California Avenue. For more information, visit their Facebook page or call (775) 786-0808.

3rd Annual Ceol Irish Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
If you were here last year, well then you know. If you were not here, then you need to be part of the best St. Pat’s Hooley of all!
Music performed by the Twelve Strings Band from Ireland.
Returning for our 3rd St. Patrick’s Day Hooley are our friends Kieth and Dan of the Blarney Band.
Food will be available from 11am to 11pm prepared by Reno’s own Men Wielding Fire.
The beer will be flowing the music will be jamming and a good time will be had by all!
ceolirishpub.com

Rapscallion St. Patrick’s Day Event
The annual all-day event features live music, green beer and Irish stew under the canopy in their parking lot. The Rapscallion Seafood House and Bar is at 1555 S. Wells Avenue in Reno. For more information, call (775) 323-1211 or visit them online.

St. Patty’s day at the Cadillac Ranch & Rack & Pinz
Come celebrate St. Patty’s Day with Coors Light, KRZQ, Cadillac Ranch & Rack & Pinz.
March 17th starting at 4pm – Live bands, Green beer, yummy food, beer garden and finish the night with live band in Cadillac Ranch @ 10pm.
Make a $1 donation to start the Spring Forward Pay It forward Campaign raising money for the Children’s Cabinet, SPCA and Keep Truckee Meadows Blue.  For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 775-331-2000

Cue And Cushion’s Annual St. Paddy’s Day Party
Buy a $13 wristband and receive all you can drink Guinness, Harp, Murphey’s, and Green Beer till the kegs run dry, $4 Irish Car Bomb’s or any other Irish Shot, $8.95 Cornbeef And Cabbage, And last but not least free rides to and from the Wells Pub Crawl on their famous Cue And Cushion Fire Truck!!!!!
For more information visit their Facebook page or call 775-322-0116

Club Cal Neva St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl
A $10 cover gets you libations from assorted casino bars, and enter the costume contest for $100 prizes for most traditional, sexiest, and more outrageous. Winners chosen at at cabaret bar at 9 p.m.  Crawl includes: Front bar: Shot of whiskey and a domestic beer, Keno bar: Killian’s Red, Cabaret bar: Car bomb, Sports bar: 16 oz. Harp Lager and well shot and the Skyway bar: Irish Thunder cocktail.  For more information, visit http://blog.clubcalneva.com or call 775-323-1046

Donely’s St. Patty’s Day Specials
2174 Greenbrae Drive, Sparks, (775)356-0299. Owner Priscilla Preciado will be offering free Bangers and Mash, to their St Patty’s Day revelers.

3rd Annual St. Patrick’s  -  Along the Riverwalk
This unofficial bar hopping event takes place in downtown Reno’s Riverwalk District and is officially sponsored by the Riverwalk Merchant’s Association. From noon till closing on Saturday, March 20, look for drink specials, entertainment, and giveaways at these establishments – Imperial, SE7EN, SE7EN on West, Jungle Vino, Pizza Reno,Wild River Grille, Sierra Taphouse, and 5 Star Saloon.

Virginia City St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry  Saturday, March 13th
Virginia City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is at noon, featuring marching leprechauns and other green attractions. In conjunction with the parade, participants in the 19th Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry will be serving up these treats (yes, they are sheep testicles) cooked in a variety of ways. If you’ve never tried one, you should, as they taste a lot like clams, mussels and real oysters. For more information, contact the Virginia City Visitor’s Center at (775) 847-4386.

Top Ten Reasons the Roaming Gnome should should have broken his Cabin Fever in Tahoe rather than Utah in Travelocity’s Top Ski Destination contest.

1.     Ski in two states at the same time at Heavenly while looking at the deep blue of Lake Tahoe, even with your narrow gnome stance

2.     Go on a blind date with Tahoe Tessie (Lake Tahoe’s mythical resident “sea creature”).

3.     Depending on how the date goes, perhaps a quick wedding and an even quicker divorce in Reno.

4.     50 Tram laps at Squaw Valley USA to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first televised Winter Olympic Games.

5.     Tempt fate with a visit to the Donner Party museum,  just hope they don’t think you’re a chocolate filled gnome.

6.     Our drinks have personality with drinks like the ‘Wet Woody’, the ‘Scorpion’ and the ‘Flaming Kava Kava’. Gnomes keep your beards away from the flames!

7.     Forgot your skis?  No problem, where else but in Sparks can you get your skis, ride a Ferris Wheel and drive a NASCAR simulator in one mega sports store?

8.     Follow in the footsteps of Ol’ Blue Eyes and Marilyn Monroe in the tunnels at the historic Cal Neva Lodge

9.     Spend a little downtime at the spa before heading out for a long night in Reno

10.    Satisfy a late night hunger at what has been heralded as one of the best burgers in the country, the Awful Awful, awfully big, awfully good, don’t be scared my friend, you can do it.

Almost every casino resort in Reno is sportin’ party bling this year for the Big Game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts. The fun is not just limited to game-time, but non-stop fun and entertainment will be happening all weekend long.

Come spend the weekend in Reno and enjoy yourself during the Big Game, and if the ladies don’t want to watch, remind them we have great spas here as well to fulfill all their needs. Also, don’t forget to wager a few bucks on your team, just to show how much of a Superfan you are.

Parties throughout Reno include:

Circus Circus Reno: Big Game Bash – Big Screens, big food and big fun… Make sure to sign-up for our great raffle prizes!

John Ascuaga’s Nugget: Big Screen, Big Game Giveaway – Watch the Big Game at the Nugget on February 7th and get a chance to win one of four (4) Panasonic 42″ HDTVs!

Eldorado Reno: Big Game Weekend – The Big Game…Two Parties to Choose From Eldorado Convention Center with Viewing on 5 Giant 30′ HD Screens and 50-Yard Line Buffet or Eldorado Showroom with Viewing on a 20′ Giant HD Screen, Stadium Style Food & Souvenir Hat

Silver Legacy: Big Game Party and Buffet – Be sure to catch all the game action and fun at the Reno Ballroom, as Silver Legacy throws one of Northern Nevada’s best game day parties. Party-goers can watch the game on multiple giant screens throughout the ballroom while indulging in an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Peppermill Reno: Super Stadium Bash – Complimentary Bud & Bud Light Draft Beer at every table, meet the Budweiser Girls, door prizes every quarter, large HD format screens, all-you-can-eat buffet and a complimentary gift.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa: Big Bowl Bash 2010 – You won’t want to miss a minute of the hard-hitting action at the Atlantis Big Bowl Bash XLIV! You will enjoy fabulous food and fun Casino wide as you watch pro football’s premiere game on our massive high definition screens in the sports bar! The beautiful Raiderettes will be on property to help you cheer your team to victory!

Grand Sierra Resort: Lombardi Party – Get up close and personal when you watch the Big Game at Xtreme Sports Bar & Lounge. With over 40 high-def screens and one giant mega-view projection screen showing all of the game and all the action. Its just like being at the game. Their sexy Xtreme girls will be serving kegs of beer and a menu that can’t be beat. Find out what attitude is all about!

Special events season is underway in Reno Tahoe, and for fans of beer, blues music and hearty barbecue there may be no better time than the Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival, June 27-28.

Microbreweries from all over the world pour into the region – 31 in all – this weekend to pour their finest wares, while bands play on several stages and ribs, burgers and brats sizzle on the grill.

Virginia Street in downtown Reno is closed to traffic and lined with vendor tents, all under the downtown casino skyline. Read More