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Celebrate the holidays with ice dancing show

HolidayIce_900x235_eldoThe Eldorado Hotel Casino plays host to a celebration of the holiday season with the Holiday Ice Spectacular playing through Dec. 29 on the Showroom Stage.

This dazzling show is a thrilling combination of skillful ice-skating and theater. Dozens of charismatic, world-class figure skaters will lift, turn and twirl to the tune of a modern mix of classic holiday favorites. The Holiday Ice Spectacular is produced and directed by Jeb K. Rand, a former U.S. National figure skating competitor who has been featured in the Ice Capades, Disney on Ice and the famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City. Event Details

Reno Pops presents an old-fashioned Christmas

RPO-logoReno Pops Orchestra presents its fourth annual holiday concert at Rock Church, 4950 Vista Blvd in Sparks on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Guest conductor Joel Munc will lead the orchestra in an assortment of holiday music including: Polar Express, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Carol of the Bells, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, and LeRoy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.

A vocal ensemble will join the orchestra for Alfred Burt’s Christmas Carols.  The orchestra will play Coirelli’s Christmas Concerto.

In keeping with the annual holiday concert tradition, members of the audience will be invited to sing along with the orchestra. Vocalists will lead the audience in favorite carols and the words will be projected on a screen to make it easy for those who want to join in.

This uplifting holiday concert is free, but donations are always appreciated.

For more information call 775-673-1234 or visit www.renopops.org.

Video: Sierra ski and board conditions are ideal

What started as a meager ski season with a couple good early season storms and then a long, warm lull, has evolved into a powder-seekers dream in the Sierra Nevada. The last week has brought several feet of new snow to area ski resorts, and another storm system is expected through Christmas Day to add a couple more feet to the total.

What does all this mean? It means it is time to take advantage of discounted rates and book a ski trip to Reno-Tahoe. You’ll be glad you did …

Helmet cam view of Alpine Meadows on Sunday:


E-card: Give someone you love a taste of Reno-Tahoe

Christmas is just a day away, and 2009 is on the horizon – perfect timing for that last-minute greeting for someone special on your list.

Check out the Reno-Tahoe Holiday Gingerbread Maker, and e-card personalized with Sierra Nevada winter images. Happy Holidays!




Photos: Santa Pub Crawl takes over downtown Reno

Reno is still in recovery mode after a night of partying Saturday as hundreds of Santas converged on downtown during the Seventh Annual Reno Santa Pub Crawl.

More than two-dozen local nightlife hot spots participated with drink specials and music, while locals and visitors mingled in their Santa suits.

The night culminated with a gathering of the Santas under the iconic Reno Arch and shortly after the real Santa was on his way home to continue getting ready for Christmas Eve. Don’t worry, though, we got a picture of him. He’s the one in the red hat.