Next Stop TV Show, powered by Alaska Airlines, recently ventured to Reno Tahoe to get an insiders guide to an epic Reno Tahoe vacation.  Their adventure leads them to mountaintop panoramic views with Lake Tahoe Snowmobile, an “over-the-top crazy” event at SnowFest, bluebird skiing at Diamond Peak, Tahoe-style luxury at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Casino and Spa, great eats at Campo Reno, the mixology behind EDGE Nightspot, and a taste of local music with former NBC “The Voice” contestant Whitney Myer. Check it out:

It’s no blarney…downtown Reno is celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with the inaugural Leprechaun Crawl, so get out your green outfit and crooked hat and join in the revelry!

We can’t promise a pot o’ gold but we can guarantee a pot full of fun when Circus Circus Reno, Eldorado Hotel Casino, Harrah’s Reno and Silver Legacy Resort Casino host the Leprechaun Pub Crawl on Saturday, March 16 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Just $5 for the official Leprechaun pub crawl cup gets you mystical, magical drink specials in 13 participating bars and lounges in downtown.

Where are the bar stops on this lucky tour?

Circus Circus Reno                                      Harrah’s Reno

Dos Geckos Bar                                               Stage @ The Zone

Sports Bar                                                         Zone Sports Bar

Village Bar                                                        Sapphire Lounge

Eldorado Hotel Casino                               Silver Legacy Resort Casino

The Brew Brothers                                        Aura Ultra Lounge

BuBinga Lounge                                             Rum Bullions Island Bar

Bar Centro                                                       Silver Baron Lounge

The Blender Bar

What else is going on?

Food and drink specials, costume contests with cash and prizes, green beer at a number of stops, popular Irish music and meet the little leprechaun’s…that is, if you get a glimpse of them! What’s more, a portion of the proceeds is benefitting Future Kind, a non-profit dedicated to improving infrastructure and education and closing the global opportunity gap and building communities. To learn more about this exciting and action-packed event, go to www.leprechauncrawl.com “The Leprechaun Pub Crawl” is presented by Circus Circus Hotel Casino Reno, the Eldorado Hotel Casino, Harrah’s Reno and Silver Legacy Resort Casino. You can also find more information at www.circusreno.com, www.eldoradoreno.com, www.harrahsreno.com or www.silverlegacy.com.

The experience at Silver Legacy has always been outstanding and it just keeps getting better! Start the New Year exploring old favorites and new additions at Silver Legacy Resort Casino…we have invested upwards of six million dollars on additions, upgrades, renovations and improvements, all for our guests’ pleasure and enjoyment!

There are exciting food additions, new for 2013, that include Starbucks® on the main casino floor for your caffeine fix by mid-March and Hussong’s Cantina-Taqueria®, opening mid-April. Hussong’s brings the flavor of the oldest bar in Mexico to Reno, birthplace of the first Margarita, along with unbelievably delicious Baja food. Silver Legacy has taken the best of what is currently here and is making it even better. Café Sedona is going through a complete remodel, with an updated look, expanded food items and even a new name..stay tuned! The Oyster Bar & Grille is shakin’ it up, moving its location and diversifying with great grilled items in addition to the sought after Pan Roasts, Cioppino and crab cakes. Flavors! the Buffet offers a cornucopia of taste sensations and, with our new Executive Chef and fantastic Star Rewards cardholder specials; it’s a great value!

Additionally, in 2012, we rolled out these exciting changes! We took our nightlife up a notch, starting with Aura Ultra Lounge, featuring the hottest beats along with distinctive cocktails, premium liquors and attentive bottle service. Along with the new enlarged VIP area, it makes your night out even more special!  And the ever-popular Rum Bullions Island Bar has the coolest upgraded back patio and new sound system with something going on every night of the week! And speaking of another first, Silver Legacy has added the only Blender Bar in Reno offering interesting frozen and specialty drinks, some in sizes up to 100 ounces! Enjoy the 50 new high definition flat screen TV’s positioned in and around the casino for your viewing pleasure. And when returning to your well appointed room, experience Beyond TV, an updated and intuitive new in-room program designed to assist in familiarizing guests to all that Silver Legacy has to offer.

What’ else has been renovated, expanded and upgraded in 2012? Silver Legacy’s retail has always been diverse and elegant… designer fashions, accessories, special gifts and a little of everything all under one roof. Tradewinds Casualwear is enlarged and provides a one-stop shop for men, which includes everything from shirts to shoes to accessories by famous makers like Tommy Bahama, Lacoste, Tom’s Shoes and Polo Golf and more. Offering stylish and unique jewelry without breaking the bank is the new Reflections; handcrafted jewelry lines offering distinct looks, located on the Mezzanine level. What’s coming to Silver Legacy by way of retail? B-Iconic..accessories with stand out style and affordable prices. And following the retail therapy, stop off at the Health Spa! The women’s spa boasts a “Zen-like” redesign in warm, earth tones for relaxation and rejuvenation featuring all things restorative like Therapeutic Aromatherapy wraps, deep muscle massage and more!

All told, Silver Legacy has spent millions to freshen up as well as introduce new, exciting additions to the well-rounded offerings.  Silver Legacy is committed to our guests and our community, as demonstrated by our recent capital improvements. Find out more information about Silver Legacy by calling 800-MUST-SEE (687-8733)

Playmate Crystal Harris knows how to throw a party, and she’s no stranger to turntables either.

Last weekend, she turned Reno nightlife upside down with an EPIC Grand Opening at Rise Nightclub.

For those seeking a quality party atmosphere based on the elements of air, fire and ice; Rise Nightclub is dedicated to providing a unique club “culture” for all of its guests.

As you enter the 17,000 square foot venue you will be greeted by floor hosts which can direct you to any of the three custom themed bar experiences.

Open Wednesday through Saturday at 5pm, guests’ experience begins with The Origins Bar offering a more intimate lounge experience with a drink menu of classic mixology, while emphasizing specialty house cocktails with a modern twist. An effortless transition to the main club begins at 10pm with the opening of The Fire & Ice Bars. The Fire Bar caters to the savvy & sexy drink connoisseurs craving the level of cocktail entertainment that Rise Nightclub promises to deliver. Enjoy world class bartenders as they flame cocktails before your very eyes. The Ice Bar is envisioned to be the “coolest” experience in town with a wide selection of the finest vodkas and spirits. Bartenders will chill whatever your heart desires to absolute perfection.

Amidst the 3 custom themed bars, Rise Nightclub offers a full menu of VIP Suites themed to please based on the elements and the Rise culture. Each guest will enjoy top level service with a full bottle service menu and elite tapas menu provided by VIP Suite dedicated staff.

UPCOMING EVENT

Saturday, July 14

Superhero Beach Party! Beer Specials, LED Displays, beach Balls and some great summer swag and the lovely and talented DJ Max! THE FINAL STOP AFTER THE SUPERHERO CRAWL! $10 Cover

Spring is officially here, but the change in season isn’t the only thing heating up Reno Tahoe USA this April. Here are the nightlife highlights for this month.

EDGE Nightspot

April 7 – Platinum Party

Bud Light Platinum hosts the flashiest party in Reno, featuring DJ Reflex dropping the hottest beats all night long. Guests sporting platinum will receive complementary cover and the best platinum outfit of the evening will win a platinum and diamond pendant from Precision Diamonds!

Doors open at 10 pm. $20 cover.

April 13, 20 & 27 – Biggest Little City DJ Battle

Local DJ’s go head to head on April 13 and 20, battling their way to finals on April 27 where four finalists will take on resident DJ Chris English. The winner will take home $1,000 and earn an opening set for DJ Spryte Aiight the following night.

Doors open at 10 pm. $20 cover.

April 28 – DJ Spryte

Hailing from Chicago, DJ Spryte brings his house heavy style to EDGE with the champion of the Biggest Little City DJ Battle.

Doors open at 10 pm. $20 cover.

Beer Fest

April 13 – Reno Ballroom

Join the Nevada Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Chapter for the 18^th annual Beer Fest, featuring over 60 different brews! This is your chance to use those party skills for a good cause as the proceeds will go towards undergraduate scholarships at the University of Nevada, Reno. Enjoy as much beer as you can drink in a commemorative glass, entertainment by DJ Ryon and a raffle.

Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door.

DJ Ikon

April 14 – BuBinga Lounge

DJ Ikon returns to the Eldorado Hotel Casino for a night of high energy excitement and dancing. After growing up in Lake Tahoe and attending college in Reno, DJ Icon has become a powerhouse on the Las Vegas strip, claiming residencies at a number of the hottest nightclubs in Sin City, including Pure and Haze. Now he is making a homecoming appearance at BuBinga Lounge for a special Addiction Saturday, which promises to be a party you won’t want to miss.

Doors open at 10 pm. $10 cover.

Rusko

April 22 – Knitting Factory

Dubstep guru, Rusko, takes to the Knitting Factory stage for a night of bass thumping original tracks, such as, “Woo Boost,” and “Hold On.”

Doors open at 7 pm/ Show at 8 pm. Tickets are $29.

Understanding a holiday centered on inserting an extra day into the calendar year, and then taking it out for 3 years, but not on years divisible by 100, unless they’re evenly divisible by 400, all so the vernal equinox (aka full moon) remains on or close to March 21, is quite the quizzical concept. But now that you have the gist, plus information that can only be used in leap year pick-up lines, let’s move forward with how Reno Tahoe celebrates most holidays – parties and discounts!

Masquerade Bash at Aura Lounge

Enter this sleek and sophisticated soiree for just $10, or wear a mask and get in for $7. Don’t have a stash of masks lying around the house? A professional face painter will be painting masks throughout the evening. If wearing a decorated mask doesn’t boost your ego, liquid courage will finish the trick. Sip secret recipe concoctions of themed drinks; including, Phantom, The Ball and Jester.

$29 Leap Year Lift Tickets at Diamond Peak

Savor your extra day on the slopes! Diamond Peak is celebrating the day by offering $29 all day tickets. (Only valid 2/29/12)

$29 room night at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

Leaping on to a luxury hotel bed is so much sweeter when the price is cheaper! Take advantage of this one night rate of $29 on February 29th only.

$29 Leap Year Tickets at Alpine and Squaw Valley

$29 Leap Day tickets are on sale until 2/28 at midnight! Enjoy those freshies on Leap Day!

Eldorado Leap Year Savings email

Celebrate Leap Year with savings! Be sure to sign up to receive their emails… you won’t want to miss the Leap Year Savings email tomorrow. Sign up by midnight 2/29.

Garage Boys at The Brew Brothers

The Garage Boys are a high energy band based out of Vegas playing at The Brew Brothers Feb 29 – March 4. Show starts at 10pm.

For a far from expected New Year’s celebration, join one of the many exciting parties in downtown Reno. From Go-Go dancers and gowns, to fireworks and fake mustaches, we have everything you need to make this a New Year’s Eve you won’t forget – or remember.

It may be cold outside, but inside the Eldorado Hotel Casino it’s heating up at BuBinga Lounge. Hosting a special New Year’s Eve Black and White Bash, (((xm fedie))), Roni Romance and Jessica the Ripper will be spinning well into the New Year. One cover gets you into Brew Brothers and Roxy’s Bar and Lounge, both venues are entertaining with live music and DJ’s, plus party favors, a balloon drop and toast at midnight. Cin Cin offers a more laid back celebration where you can enjoy artisan cocktails while relaxing with friends.

Ring in the New Year with the hottest Brazilian dancers inside the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. You won’t have to visit the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to feel the heat. To start the countdown to midnight, Atlantis’ Party Patrol will roam the casino floor to hand out hats, tiaras, and noise makers! The festive parade starts at 10pm and travels through the casino floor. FREE entertainment, FREE Champagne, FREE party favors, a casino-wide balloon drop, plus everyone is a winner! This is one party that would be hard to turn your back on.

Silver Legacy Resort Casino is  on New Year’s Eve with DJ’s, dancing and dueling pianos. Enjoy one of the hottest dance parties in town, along with complimentary party favors and a midnight champagne toast at the “Rockin’ the Dome Dance Party,” hosted by DJ Kentot. Or, celebrate the New Year “island style” at Rub Bullions Island Bar, featuring the outrageous dueling pianos. If you’re looking for a dance experience with bottle service, check out Aura Lounge where you can party the night away.

Party, sip and boogie at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino with three parties to choose from that will ring in the New Year in style. Dance into the New Year with DJ Chris English while enjoying vintage cocktails at VINTEDGE presented by EDGE – guest will receive party favors including masquerade masks and mustaches. The Club 90 band sets the mood for an evening of dancing, mingling, libations, party favors and a champagne toast at the Capri Ballroom Bash. If you’re feeling lucky, party on the casino floor. Groove to the sounds of Soul Experience at the Cabaret Lounge or jam to an energetic selection of popular music at the Terrace Lounge.

Get wild in Sammy’s Showroom inside Harrah’s Reno, where Go-Go dancers and a DJ blasting your favorite hits will fill the night with excitement. Sapphire Lounge will also help you celebrate the dawning of the New Year with music, dancing and drink specials.

For you high school juniors and seniors, welcome 2012 in New York City fashion at NYC NYE hosted by Cargo inside CommRow. Dance to the music of DJ Max, sip on specialty non-alcoholic drinks while munching on New York street food, and toast with sparkling cider at midnight while watching the ball drop on the big screen.

Glitterdome Presents and The Knitting Factory have joined forces to bring you VIP New Years Eve 2012! The epic night is hosting 6 different acts, Go-Go dancers, dragonfly aerials and exotic treats.

Finally, it wouldn’t be a New Year’s Eve celebration without fireworks. Take on the tradition and join thousands under the Reno arch to bring in the New Year as Reno lights up the sky with dazzling pyrotechnics.

By, Cody Haener

Where to be on All Hallow’s Eve…

Thursday, Oct 27

FANGTASIA

• Sink your teeth into Fangtasia, at EDGE Nightspot. EDGE will be giving away $1,000 in Cash Prizes to their favorite outfits of the night to kick off the $10,000 Halloween Giveaway Weekend. “True Blood” themed attire is encouraged.

Friday, Oct 28

FREAKIN’ WEEKEND

• Freakin’ Weekend is spread over venues, honoring only 1 cover and giving away over $6,000 in costume contests. The kids might have to wait until Monday for Halloween tricks and treats, but adults can get their party started early at the Eldorado Hotel Casino.

FRIGHT FEST HALLOWEEN PARTY

• The best afterlife party in town, Amplified Entertainment’s 4^th Annual 18+ Fright Fest Halloween Party will be hosted at the Knitting Factory.

Saturday, Oct 29

RENO ZOMBIE CRAWL

• Rise from the crypt in your best zombie attire and join the flesh eating masses at the Reno Zombie Crawl to enjoy drink specials at more than 30 bars. Featuring multiple start locations, this year’s crawl promises to be all about the brain eating fun so forget about the long lines of the past.

BOOGIEMAN’S BALL

• Come with your smoothest moves to Boogieman’s Ball at the Knitting Factory! $1000.00 First Place for Best Costume and DJ Kos mixes today’s best dance/party music videos on their massive video screens!

SKIN & SCARE INFERNO

• Things will heat up at EDGE for their Skin & Scare Inferno party $6,000 Costume Contest, where EDGE will give away $2,500 for the Sexiest costume, $2,500 for the Scariest costume, and an additional $1,000 in Cash Prizes. This is the second night of thier $10,000 Halloween Giveaway Weekend!

FREAKIN’ WEEKEND

• Freakin’ Weekend is spread over venues, honoring only 1 cover and giving away over $6,000 in costume contests. The kids might have to wait until Monday for Halloween tricks and treats, but adults can get their party started early at the Eldorado Hotel Casino.WILD EROTIC BALL

WILD EROTIC BALL

• Scary and sexy collide at the Wild 102.9 11^th Annual Wild Erotic Ball at Silver Legacy. Saturday, October 29 there are dueling parties at Aura Lounge and Rum Bullions, cover at each night club is $10 or you can get in on both for only $16! Beginning at 9:00 p.m., both lounges offer Costume Contests, with 1^st prize receiving $300 and 2^nd prize receiving $200, in cash.

Sunday, Oct 30

HALLOWEEN JAM FEST

• On the Eve of All Hallow’s Eve, join the Knitting Factory as they rock the house at Halloween Jam Fest.
  

Monday, Oct 31

MONSTER BASH

• The kids aren’t the only ones who deserve treats come Halloween night, Monster Bash . Enter the $2,500 Costume Contest, where EDGE will award $1,000 for the Sexiest costume, $1,000 for the Most Creative costume, and a $500 Cash Prize for their Favorite costume of the night. This is the last night of the $10,000 Halloween Giveaway Weekend, so don’t miss out!

If you’re looking for a fright night with your family, check out  Costume Contests, Mayhem and a Hoedown?… An Unforgettable 2011 Halloween Weekend.

The Eldorado’s Newest Nighlife Hotspot Brings Special DJs, Bikers & Babes

The place to get Skyy High is also the place to find the hottest DJs and best parties during the month of September!  BuBinga Lounge in the Eldorado Hotel Casino has three weekends packed with fun in store for Downtown Reno partygoers.

Special guest DJ Dainjazone of LMFAO’s Party Rock DJ crew gets the party started on Saturday, September 17!  Coming straight from Los Angeles, DJ Dainjazone brings his unique blend of New School DJ style to Reno.  He also currently serves as the house DJ at Sutra in Orange County and The Palms in Las Vegas.

As Street Vibrations rolls into town BuBinga Lounge rocks with a Bikers & Babes party weekend.  Dress to impress as DJ John Huntington, world famous tattoo artist and “Inked” reality TV star, spins his wildly popular rock and roll mash ups.  This two-night party takes place Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 starting at 10 p.m.

Head back to BuBinga Saturday, October 1 as DJ M!KEATTACK headlines straight from Vegas with his hot blend of Indie Electro beats.  Known for his technical skills in music manipulation, DJ M!KEATTACK’s show features light and sound collaborations and live remixes.

Don’t miss Skyy High Fridays this and every Friday night, where $10 gets everyone 21+ access to an open bar featuring Skyy Vodka drinks from 10 p.m. to Midnight.  Bring a local or student ID and there’s no cover until midnight.  VIP and Bottle Services are also available, as well as party planning for groups of all sizes.  For more details call Denielle at 775-391-9079.

September is slammin’ with special party nights at BuBinga Lounge!  Doors open at 10 p.m. and standard cover is $10 for girls, $15 for guys.  Dress code strictly enforced.  For more details and the latest updates visit www.eldoradoreno.com or call 775-786-5700.

The only thing Superheroes, Super-zeros and Villains can agree on: a giant pub crawl. On July 16, identities will be masked, evil will pause and good times will prevail.

We know you have to get to making your unarguably awesome costumes, so we’ll keep the details short:

$2 and $3 drink specials

17 participating bars

Cash and other prizes! (How often are you paid to drink with your friends?)

Cost: $5 gets you a cup and a map

Upgraded VIP Cup: Only $40 buys you admission and one $5 drink at each of the 17 stops. FYI: that’s $85 worth of booze!

Be Safe, don’t drive. The Silver Legacy Resort Casino has discounted hotel rooms exclusively for Crawlers. Enter code SUPER11.

Start time: 8pm

End time: You make the call. You’re in Reno.

Start Location: Biggest Little City Club at 188 California Avenue

The Superhero Crawl’s mission is to save the World, one drink at a time. So, just in case you needed one more reason to party, a portion of the proceeds is donated to support the Washoe County School District.

Check out the costumes from last year and let your imagination decide your pseudo-character for the night.