As a local, this was an amazing find! I was simply looking online for fun stuff to do over the…read moreholiday break and found Reno Food Tours. We met our tour guide, Fanci, at Cafe Whitney at 11am. She was great and gave us some interesting facts about the Whitney Peak Hotel building while we had delicious ahi tuna tacos with a wonton shell. From there we walked over to Crafted Palette. We had not known about this place and what a hidden gem. We had an amazing wellington pie and a cherry pie. Crafted Palette features local artists and offers sip and paint classes. From there we went to Wild River Grille where we had amazing bruschetta and pork belly. The GM also gave us a great tour of the building and some of the history behind the restaurant and the apartments above, once a hotel (Marilyn Monroe was a guest while filming The Misfits!) We next journeyed to Papa What's Cooking for red beans and rice, with a side of cornbread. Both excellent. Finally, we wrapped up the day at Sierra Bakery and Creamery, where the owner creates all the ice cream recipes himself and we were able to chat with him. Great guy and great ice cream and treats. My friend wound up buying a quart to take home. Reno Food Tours is a great way to spend an afternoon. Our guide, Fanci, was great and gave us lots of fun facts about various buildings and some historical information and lore surrounding the biggest little city. The restaurant stops are the tour do change up every so often so we definitely decided we would go again. Highly recommend as a fun way to enjoy the city of Reno.

Went to an event and showed up on time. Nobody was present, there was no notice of cancellation,…read moreand no chance to leave any feedback. There is no number to call off their website. I have emailed confirmations too! Given the other reviews are all 5 years ago or more, I suspect the organization has gone zombie. If you can't get a person on the phone I'd say don't touch it with a barge pole!

A Sparks community resource, open to the public with a nominal admission fee. Offers a history…read morepodcast and a community space for groups to use.

Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the Sparks Heritage Museum is one of the most amazing places to learn…read moreabout Nevada history. Within its walls stories of the cities, founding life in the old West, the people officers and firefighters who protect us are all shared here. It is at this museum where you can feel like a kid again and learn about the amazing history of Sparks Nevada. It is here where you find traces of Giants that once called downtown Sparks home( PS if you're wondering what I mean by giant I mean Bertha, Tina and Angel, the elephants that ones lived at the Nugget Casino) Even the very building itself is history with it being built as a library and courthouse in 1931 and functioning as the first official public library for the city of Sparks. If you are a resident of the Truckee Meadows or any kind of history enthusiast, I highly recommend visiting this museum, as well as checking out Last Chance Joe the 30 foot prospector next-door to the museum as well as the two parks that surrounded ( Sparks Memorial Park and Lillard Park) combined all three of these locations. Tell the story of Sparks, Nevada, and how it was started as a small railroad town that was literally transported to where it is now by rail to the growing city that it has become since it's founding in 1904. Additionally Details; The museum is going through some changes currently, but it still has some truly amazing displays and it will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on April 1 of next year and they have told me that there is gonna be some truly amazing surprises in the near future . Again, if you are a lover of history or just a local resident with some time to kill, I highly suggest checking out the sparks heritage museum. It is a hidden gem in the Truckee Meadows.

The Historic Reno Preservation Society sponsored a walking tour of the 4th Street area and beer…read moresampling of craft breweries along the way. The tour covered the area on 4th Street between Evans and Morrill Streets. We met at the corner of Morrill and 4th Streets, immediately east of the wells overpass. This area has a very distinct and colorful history that I was not aware of. 4th Street went from being a dirt road to becoming a key industrial and commercial road, to a highway. As the road connected east and west cities, it attracted many big businesses that thrived on 4th Street in years gone by. There were even railroad tracks that came right into the area. In that small four block area of 4th Street there were slaughter houses, a commercial brewery and other industries that had attracted the railroad to that area. In fact, the Depot brewery and restaurant, was indeed a train depot and there are remnants of the vault that once was part of the train depot. The door to the vault for some strange reason is in the men's room. My feeling is that it should be on display so all who come in can see it. It is a very impressive piece of history. . We had four staff members from the Reno Historical Society that took us on the walk and explained the businesses that thrived along the 4th Street Corridor and lectured on the architecture of some of the buildings that are still there that are over a hundred fifty years old, the significance of businesses having access to the train, and the evolution and development of 4th Street from a simple dirt road to a major road linking cities east and west until Interstate 80 was built. Along the way we made three stops at 3 craft breweries the first Brewery was the pigeon Head Brewery. the second was the lead Dog Brewery, and the third and final stop was the Depot Restaurant and Brewery. I am a huge fan of the craft beers and each one of the breweries definitely had something to my taste and liking even. it was interesting to go tour the breweries and sample their beers and have an appreciation of the brewmasters' special ingredients and talents as they practice their craft and make us all happy, happy. A very special way to spend part of your Sunday, thanks to the Historic Reno Preservation Society. Check out their website for future tours. Probst!

This event is so amazing! You basically have all of Midtown in on it. Everyplace is open offering…read morediscounts having their very best partners in art connecting with them! Just start at one in the south Virginia and work your way down! This really was a very very good event. The planning and organization on this was absolutely perfect. And the people responded in a big way by showing up! The participants and what they do just blows my mind. This is the first time I have been to this event and I will be back again next year!! Awesome job !

I remember the first art walk just a few years ago. Some artists scattered throughout the Midtown…read morearea that you could walk thru in the 3-4 hour time period. Now the event has really grown. Starting at 4 pm you won't get every artist in at every stop. The area has expanded from almost Mt Rose Street to Living Stones on Virginia and around the corner onto California Street. Artists that cover the entire spectrum- painters that use all the different mediums, fashion art, musicians and even food art. You can wander in and out of many shops and check out all the displays and talk to each artist. Hang out in sections roped off to enjoy live music and DJ's and grab a bite from one of the many food trucks or a local restaurant. Our 4 mile hike was quite the adventure on this beautiful sunny afternoon that continues into the cool Reno evening. We saw as much as possible, and found time for a bite of dinner. A wonderful way to spend some time with great friends and check out the local art scene.

My friend and I took our significant others to the Laughing Owl Production to see OUTSIDE MULLINGAR…read morewhich was Presented by Restless Artists' Theatre for Valentine's Day. The theater was a decent size and very beautifully decorated. Upon walking into the stage, it was beautifully set up. I could see the detail and the effort that was put into creating an authentic stage for the production. We sat in the back left booth, which was very comfortable. However, since it was not raised above the chairs at the front, once other people were seated, at certain points it was hard to see the whole stage. However, it did not ruin the show for me for the production was great! I really enjoyed the humor and how the actors did an amazing job getting into and owning their characters. It made me feel as though I was really there. At intermission, they provided complementary snacks and drinks and were only asking for donations. I thought this was a great gesture towards the attendees. This was a great experience and I would certainly go back to Laughing Owl Productions. Keep up the great work!

THEY'RE NOT CLOSED!!! Unfortunately, Laughing Owl is currently without a permanent home, but they…read moreare currently touring as a childrens' theatre company as they earn their 501(c)3 nonprofit status. (They're nearly there!) Featuring the talents of long-time Reno theatre community leaders such as Dave & Angela Anderson, Androo Allen, Sandra Brunell Neace, Adam Whitney, and Rachel Lopez, they are currently offering family-friendly productions at various venues around town through various community partnerships (e.g. Meadowood Mall, Victorian Square, WCSD, etc.). I must say, Laughing Owl offers some of the best childrens' theatre in our region. They create original adaptations of classic fairytales (e.g. Pinocchio) as well as more unique folklore (e.g. The Magic Stick, which is based on Basque mythology). What Laughing Owl's childrens' shows special is the quality of their original adaptations and high performance values. These productions are literate, they teach good morals without talking down to kids, are affordable, and are very audience-interactive. As someone who fell in lifelong love with theatre at a young age due to productions of the caliber Laughing Owl offers, many theatre companies throw their childrens' theatre productions together at the last minute, offering little more than chaos, poor production values and bad writing. Laughing Owl raises the bar for sharing theatre arts with new generations (they teach acting and speech classes, too!), and I look forward to them finding a more permanent home. Stay tuned to their official website and Facebook pages for updates!

Last evening, I experienced a beautiful concert presented by the Reno Chamber Orchestra in this…read morefantastic recital hall. The acoustics in this facility are beyond compare. There is no bad seat at this venue. I was so pleased that the temperature was perfect! There is plenty of parking, a short walking distance, at the Brian Whalen Parking Garage, and it was free at that time of night. If you don't want to deal with the stairs or elevator at the garage, follow the signage to go down to Level 1.

The official name is "The Harlan O & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall". It is located in The Church…read moreFine Arts building on the UNR campus. This is, in my humble opinion, the very best performance venue in Reno in terms of acoustics, ambiance, comfort, and visual appeal. There is not a bad seat in the house and is extremely well suited for smaller musical performances. The space is both soaring and intimate. We have attended a number of performances here all were of stellar quality. Parking is available in the Whalen Parking Complex and is free after 7p.m. There is also a drop-off area on the VIrginia Street entrance to the Fine Arts Building. A calendar of upcoming events is available at: https://www.unr.edu/music/events Tickets can be purchased online.

Fun 7 block "block party." Lots of vendors, live music, food and culture. Of course, this is the…read moreseason for political booths (ugh), I did meet Frank Flores and his family walking around. Good luck, Frank. Perfect weather and open till 6pm today.

Hope you got to enjoy Fiesta on Wells yesterday. Wells was blocked off and many enjoyed the music,…read morefood and community booths lined up for the public. The fire department parked a large truck for the kids to view. Antojitos was excellent on the way back from the event. Chamango Heaven!

Great ghost tour. Steps and sounds were there as well as shadows. Don't forget to check your photos…read morelater, captured a blue mist

This tour was amazing!!! Informative and so much detail to the local history! I LOVED every moment!read more