Toss aside your city-slicker suit, put on your boots and cowboy up. From the rock ’em toss ’em chaos in the arena to the hoedown at the Jack Daniel’s tent, you’ll need to tighten your spurs to survive this event. Ride in with style and participate in the theme nights!

Reno Rodeo Theme Nights:

Thursday, June 20th – Wrangler Retro Night for Xtreme Bulls
Friday, June 21 Patriot Night – Wear your Red, White & Blue
Saturday, June 22 – Dodge Ram Night
Sunday, June 23 – UNR Wolfpack Night
Monday, June 24 – Jack Daniels Night
Thursday, June 27 – Coors Night
Friday, June 28 – Tough Enough To Wear Pink
Saturday, June 29 – Wrangler Gold Tour

The Reno Rodeo, better known as the “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West,” is a 10-day event with over 680 professional athletes competing for $550,000. The PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association)sanctioned sporting event includes: Bareback, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc, Tie-down roping, Steer Wrestling, Women’s Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.

Red, White and Tahoe Blue – The Fourth in North Lake

Between three fireworks displays, a beer and bluegrass festival, a late-night DJ party, local music, a gourmet dinner event, and a host of boating, hiking and biking options — North Lake Tahoe is serving up a weekend full of activities fit for everyone this coming 4^th of July.

Catch any of three lakeside fireworks displays at Kings Beach (July 3), Incline Village (July 4) or Tahoe City (July 4) by night. And enjoy some uniquely Tahoe experiences by day. Watch a parade of historic wooden boats on Tahoe’s West Shore, attend bluegrass concerts and taste microbrews at Northstar, or take a front-row seat to the best of Tahoe’s homegrown musicians at Squaw Valley’s Made in Tahoe festival.

• Red White and Tahoe Blue

Incline Village’s Independence Day festival since 2007, Red, White and Tahoe Blue has 28 events in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, including a parade and concerts and one of the nation’s best fireworks displays July 4at Incline Beach!

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Star Spangled Sparks

Celebrate America’s independence with free tethered hot air balloon rides, a pancake breakfast, fun-run-walk, Model Dairy Milk Carton Boat Races, a military fly-over and the Reno/Sparks’ Got Talent Competition. The excitement continues with craft and food vendors, and a game area for the kids.

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Biggest Little City Wing Fest

July 4-6

Taste the best wings Fourth of July weekend in downtown Reno! With some smokin’ live music all weekend long, chicken wing vendors from all over competing for cash prizes, an amateur wing-eating contest and street faire vendors, Virginia Street is the All-American place to be for 4^th of July weekend!

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Fourth of July Parade, Fireworks and Concert in Virginia City

July 4

The celebration includes a parade, the Red White and YOU Wine Walk, the Comstock Cowboys Second Amendment Concert, and of course a spectacular fireworks show.

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Fire up the grills, tap the kegs and crank up the tunes! The 18^th Annual Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues festival is set for Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. The event is equal parts barbeque block party, micro-brew tasting event and music festival with two stages featuring non-stop rock and blues.

Headliners for this year’s event include Blood Sweat & Tears, Greg Kihn Band and Tommy Castro and The Painkillers. Festival favorites like the Shane Dwight Band, Maxx Cabello Jr. and Jason King Band will be returning with newcomers like Carolyn Dolan & Big Red, Rick Hammond Blues Band, The Schall Adams Band, Valentine Rodeo and Whiskey Hauler rounding out the line-up.

Attendees can wash down the hot rock and blues with some cool brews! A selection of the Eldorado’s own Brew Brothers’ custom microbrews will be on tap along with more than 40 microbreweries from around the world including; Battle Born, Lagunitas, Sam Adams, Anheuser-Busch, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Alaskan Brewing Co., Kona Brewing Co., High Sierra Brewing Co., Deschutes Brewery, Moab Brewery, Lost Coast Brewery and many more. Beer lovers will appreciate the flat rate tasting fee instead of using tokens to sample brews. The $30 daily or $50 weekend tasting package includes an eight ounce souvenir cup and unlimited tastings during the festival tasting times of 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Plus they’ll determine which brew is crowned the winner of the “People’s Choice” award.

Nothing says summer like barbecue and the Eldorado has the perfect complement to the festival’s variety of microbrews…grilled chicken, ribs, sausage and more fresh from the outdoor charbroil grill. Food booths will line Virginia Street serving a variety of tasty options.

There’s no better way to celebrate summer than with the 18^th Annual Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival, set for Friday, June 21 from 2 until 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.eldoradoreno.com for more information or call 1-800-648-5966 to book your stay.

Skip the tie and golf balls this year and give dad a gift he’ll remember – a vacation to Reno Tahoe USA! Treat Dad to these awesome deals!

Fathers are FREE at the National Automobile Museum

Take your gearhead to one of the “Top 5 Car Museums in the World.” This Father’s Day, dads get in free when visiting with their families.

2-for-1 at Washoe Golf Course

Treat Dad to a day of golf – and you’re free! Washoe Golf Course is honoring a 2-for-1 deal on Father’s Day for playing times between noon and 6pm.

Many Meaty Menu at Hash House A Go Go

Hash House A Go Go will feature Father’s Day specials ranging from $8.75 to $15.95, June 16, that will make any dad feel like a king.

• Papi Chulo Hash – crispy potatoes, pork tenderloin in chipotle adobo, fresh corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, fresh avocado and queso fresco, crowned with two eggs and served with a fresh tortilla ($14.95). Add a cold Corona for $4.
• Peanut Butter Banana Flapjack – topped with fresh whipped cream ($8.75).
• Crispy Pork Tenderloin Quesadilla – Flour tortilla filled with charred tomatoes, fresh corn, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, scrambled eggs and crispy pork, all on a bed of mashed potatoes and crowned with Bar B Que cream ($15.95). Add a Hamms for $1.
• The Spicy BBBLT – Dad loves bacon because bacon rules! Our BBLT is even better with spicy jalapeño bacon on fresh milk bread with chili mayo and a choice of fries or a house salad ($12.95).
• Felix’s “Front of the TV Meal”- 14-ounce Certified Angus Beef New York steak with griddled mash, sliced tomatoes, your choice of eggs and fresh fruit ($14.95).

Father’s Day Dining at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille

Champagne Brunch                        $20.99 adult | $12.99 child (ages 4-10)| Served from 9a.m.-3p.m.

Beer & BBQ Dinner Buffet            $22.99 adult | $12.99 child (ages 4-10) | Served from 4:30p.m.-9p.m.

Bistro Napa Special

Steak Oscar $28.00 | Dinner from 5p.m.

10 oz. prime rib eye topped with crab meat and hollandaise sauce.

Manhattan Deli Special

BBQ Platter with Ribs, Beef Brisket & Chicken $19.99 | Lunch and Dinner served from 11a.m.

Accompanied by coleslaw and housemade corn bread.

10 More Father Focused Ideas…

• Take him out to a ballgame at the Aces Stadium – or even better, the Triple-A All-Star Game! Details…
• Whitewater rafting in the Truckee River. Details…
• Reno Rockabilly Riot. There will be live music, a pin-up contest, drag racing, and much more!  Details…
• Tickets to a night at the “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West” with all the fixings – bulls, BBQ, and beer. Details…
• Take the entire family for a fun outing at one of the many activities everyone loves. Details…
• Be “Gone Fishin’” Details…
• Go sailing across the “Best Lake in America” according to readers of USA Today – Lake Tahoe! Details…
• Take a hike – a breathtaking one. Details…
• Off-Road Tours. Details…
• Check out our website VisitRenoTahoe.com for more ideas!

June is getting hot and the nightlife is getting hotter. Check out these parties going off in June:

June 8

RISE: Reno Toga Party – This event Benefits Big Brother, Big Sister Charities!

June 14

EDGE: Return of the Ripper, DJ Jessica the Ripper returns to Reno and EDGE

RISE: Burner Appreciation Night – Gearing up for Burning Man. $100 to best burner costume

June 15

EDGE: Models & Bottles LIT – Models compete for cash prize and photo shoot, modeling LED clothing. Well Groomed spins with Chris English

BUBINGA: Hip Hop Hooray – EJ Luera’s Old School Birthday Bash.

June 21

EDGE: Summer kick-off Ladies Night with DJ ERock. First 25 ladies receive a gift bag valued at over $100. Special braid bar, nail art and makeup artist on hand. Fashion show featuring Ali Strange Bikinis.

June 22

EDGE: ENFERNO brings his live remix project to EDGE. Incredible concert/DJ experience!

June 29

BUBINGA: Boots, Chaps ‘n’ Cowboy Hats – $200 cash to Best Dressed Cowgirl!

Go Fishing… Get Hooked! Saturday, June 8, 2013, is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day!

Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked, and hook others, for free! No license or trout stamp is needed for adults or children on this date.

During our annual Free Fishing Day, anglers may fish in any public fishing water in the state without needing a fishing license or trout stamp.*

Events

Sparks Marina is hosting a special event for kids, offering commemorative T-shirts, fishing poles, face painting, hot dogs and more (for FREE)! At Idlewild Park, kids are encouraged to bring their own poles, however 300 poles will be available on a first come first served basis. Both events go from 7 to 11 a.m.

*All limits and other regulations apply.

Nevada Museum of Art

A Real Van Gogh?
An Unsolved Art World Mystery

April 13, 2013 – August 25, 2013

In 1948, William Goetz, the famed Hollywood producer, head of Universal Pictures, and legendary art collector, purchased a painting attributed to Vincent Van Gogh for $50,000. Although it was acquired from a reputable art dealer and deemed genuine by a prominent Van Gogh expert at the time, debate about the painting’s authenticity ignited an art world controversy that impacted U.S. foreign affairs. More…

Jacob Hashimoto
Here in Sleep, a World, Muted to a Whisper

November 16, 2010 – June 16, 2013

In anticipation of the Museum’s 80th Anniversary in 2011, contemporary artist Jacob Hashimoto was commissioned to create a large-scale, site-specific artwork to hang in the Donald W. Reynolds Grand Hall. Hashimoto’s sculpture—fabricated from thousands of small “kites”—is made from bamboo-stiffened rice papers not unlike those used for centuries to make traditional Japanese kites.

The Discovery

Learn about the Truckee River and get a little wet!

Ongoing Exhibit

Gently flowing beneath Cloud Climber, Truckee Connects meanders through as a working representation of the Truckee River watershed from the chilly depths of Lake Tahoe to the shimmering shores of Pyramid Lake. A fun and interactive opportunity to learn about the many uses of water such as recreation, irrigation, hydroelectric power, and wildlife; Truckee Connects provides opportunities to experiment with water and explore many of its properties.

National Automobile Museum

Celebrity Autos

Ongoing Exhibit

The Museum’s amazing collection includes vehicles owned by celebrities and vehicles that are stars in their own right having appeared in feature films.

EVENTS

Barrio Block Party at the Nevada Art Museum

A free Barrio Block Party at the Museum on Saturday, June 8, from 10 am – 4 pm to kick-off Summer and celebrate our current exhibition “Voces y Visiones.” The Museum will be open and free to all with free hands-on art projects, face-painting and live performances – including Voces artist Miguel Luciano’s “Pimp My Piragua” shave ice bike.

The Discovery After Dark

A night at the museum exclusively for 7^th, 8^th and 9^th graders, June 14, 2013, from 6-9pm.

Green Dot Journey: Fiddling Along America’s Byways

Hang on for an American ride of adventure and freedom featuring violinist Vanessa Porter, Wednesday, July 3, 6– 8:30 p.m.

WHO: Hot August Nights and Barrett-Jackson

WHAT: The inaugural Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson will take place Thursday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Bid on some of the most recognizable and historic automobiles in the world and purchase your dream car at “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™.” Tickets are available at http://www.barrett-jackson.com/reno-tahoe/tickets.

WHEN:                 Thursday, Aug. 8 through Saturday, Aug. 10

WHERE:              Reno-Sparks Convention Center – 4590 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502

WHY: Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev., and Reno Tahoe, Nev. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.

Barrett-Jackson Announces Three Bonus Hours Of Live TV Coverage During Inaugural Hot August Nights Auction August 8-10, 2013

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that for the first time ever, it will broadcast three bonus hours of its inaugural Hot August Nights auction on FUEL TV, taking place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center Aug. 8-10, 2013.

The live coverage on FUEL TV will broadcast on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 5pm-8PM EDT, in addition to streaming video on SpeedTV.com. Fans can also catch the action on SPEED during the channel’s 16 hours of live, high definition TV coverage on Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 8 – 10.

Broadcast times are as follows and viewers are encouraged to check local listings:

• SPEED Broadcast
  • Thursday, Aug. 8: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. EDT
  • Friday, Aug. 9: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. EDT
  • Saturday, Aug. 10: 2 p.m.-5 p.m., 8 p.m.-11 p.m. EDT
• FUEL TV Bonus Broadcast and Live Streaming
  • Saturday, Aug. 10: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. EDT.

“Hot August Nights is considered to be one of the world’s best automotive festivals, which is why we are excited to offer three additional hours of our inaugural Reno Tahoe auction on FUEL TV,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We are making sure that the cars that cross the block are spectacular and represent all facets of the collector car world. Whether you’re joining us in Reno, watching the action on SPEED, FUEL TV or on the web, there will be something for everyone at Barrett-Jackson.”

Adding to the nation’s premier classic car and nostalgia festival, Hot August Nights, Barrett-Jackson will feature hundreds of rare classics, exotics, muscle cars, hot rods, resto-mods and contemporary collectibles on its famous auction block at no reserve. Thousands of spectators and collectors from around the world are expected to participate in the historic automotive lifestyle event.

Barrett-Jackson also invites car fans to participate in the Barrett-Jackson Cup™, which will be awarded during the 2013 Downtown Reno Show-n-Shine. The event will include a $40,000

prize purse, with $20,000 being awarded to the car that earns the coveted Ultimate Best of Show Award. Judging will take place Wednesday, Aug. 7 – Saturday, Aug. 10, with the riveting Awards Presentation happening in Downtown Reno under a spectacular fireworks display presented by the Silver Legacy Resort Casino.

“Between the cars, the Barrett-Jackson Cup and $40,000 prize purse, this event is sure to make Barrett-Jackson history,” said Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson. “Having three bonus hours on FUEL TV and 16 hours of live coverage on SPEED only adds to the excitement of this event. I can’t wait to experience Reno with our amazing fans in the audience and watching at home.”

For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com/reno-tahoe/tickets/.

Longer hours create additional opportunities at The Discovery

Beginning Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th and continuing through Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery) will add Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. New hours are Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m.

“We’re anticipating a busy, fun-filled summer season and have planned accordingly,” said Patrick Turner, marketing manager. “Being open on Mondays will provide a much needed additional day for members, locals and tourists to explore the museum, learn and have fun.”

In additional to the extended hours, The Discovery is offering six weeks of summer camps for children entering 1st through 7th grade. Topics range from art to engineering to zombie invasion survival. More information and registration is available on The Discovery’s website.

The Discovery to host adults-only “Social Science” event on June 1st

June 1, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

A 21 and over event featuring libations from local brewers and bars and fare from local food truck favorites. Eateries include Gourmelt, Burger Me, Lazy Sundae and Traffic Jam with beer and wine provided by Craft, Great Basin Brewing Co. and Silver Peak Brewery. Inside the museum, guests get to be kids again by participating in exciting science demos, clever art projects and open museum exploration. Tickets can be purchased online at www.nvdm.org or at the museum’s admission desk during museum hours. The ticket price includes admission to museum, a commemorative cup, two drinks and participation in the art activities and science demos.

Upromise “5.29 Day” at The Discovery

May 29, 10:00am – 8:00pm

The Discovery invites families to celebrate education and the future of our children for “5.29 Day,” sponsored by the SSgA Upromise 529 Plan. Children age 17 and under get free admission to the museum and can enjoy a day full of special events meant to inspire. Adult admission is $8 until 4:00pm and $4.00 after 4:00pm.

For more information about summer activities at The Discovery, visit the calendar of events on the museum’s website at www.nvdm.org.