The 37th annual Safari Club International convention is taking place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center now through Saturday, January 24, 2009, which marks the seventh consecutive year that SCI has held their annual convention in Reno.

Approximately 23,000 hunting enthusiasts, from 50 countries, are expected in Reno this week, up almost 10% over 2008.

It is estimated that the convention will have a $20 million impact on the local economy, including over 24,000 roomnights.

The show will feature more than 1,000 exhibits, seminars and auctions spread throughout 650,000 square feet of convention space. It’s being held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa and the Peppermill Hotel Casino.

The group also has committed to return to Reno again next year.

A new event in Reno promises a good time for Baby Boomers, who will converge on the region March 27-29, 2009 for the first Baby Boomers Festival. Organizers are hopeful a successful first year will turn into an annual event.

Over the three-day weekend, great speakers and activities including dancing, wine tasting, friendly athletic competitions and live entertainment will encourage mixing and mingling. A convention will also feature exhibits designed to appeal to this growing demographic - there are currently around 78 million Baby Boomers in the USA.

While there are several singles-oriented events planned for the festival, there is plenty planned to keep everyone, including couples and groups, entertained. Some of the events include:

• National Flirting Contest
• Dance lessons
• Baby Boomers Ball
• Bowling contests
• An astrological matchmaking party
• Speed-dating
• Other possible events include: skiing, dancing, cooking, tennis and running

Accommodations: The Silver Legacy is offering special price of only $99 plus taxes/fees, for early bird reservation. They will be eligible and entered into a drawing for a complimentary two-night stay in a spa suite. Call 1-800-687-8733 toll-free and use our group code of 2009BBP to take advantage of the special rate.

Make your reservations today to make the first Baby Boomers Festival in Reno-Tahoe a success.

The summer entertainment calendar is filling up in Reno, with some great acts rolling into town. Check out ticket and calendar information here and plan a long weekend in America’s Adventure Place.

- Singer Bonnie Raitt, May 23 at the Silver Legacy

- Singer Al Green, May 24 at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino

- Comedian Greg Proops, May 24 at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

- Comedian Carlos Mencia, May 31 at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino

- R&B performer Kanye West, June 5 at Reno Events Center

- Country duo Brooks & Dunn, June 7 at the Reno Events Center

Downtown Reno was a killer place to celebrate Warren Miller’s movie, Playground, the beginning of winter and the Make a Wish Foundation, Northern Nevada Chapter with warm temps and sunny skies… WAIT!?!?!? Reno ain’t no sissy Caribbean cruise town! We want freezing temps and gobs of fresh powder! Well, precip is on the forecast, and SKIERS ARE FALLING OUT OF THE SKY!!!

The first EVER urban skiBASE jump: Shane McConkey, Miles Daisher, JT Holmes, and Jesse Hall hit the jump @ the top of the Silver Legacy casino in Reno and plummeted then glided down to land in the Eldorado parking lot to a crowd of 1000 whooping spectators.The video above was professionally shot and edited by world renowned adventure videographer Dan Dominy, with music from Reno’s coolest local band, Sol Jibe.Stay tuned! More pics and vids to come…MTB