Culture
Editors’ Picks
Best Reno app
Any community needs some soul, and it’s not easy in a state with the turnover of Nevada’s. People come, leave, return. Roots are shallow, knowledge of our history often limited to the high points, some of which are apocryphal. In May 2014, new technology was put to work to aid Reno’s residents in knowing their city. A smart phone app and website, Reno Historical, was launched. Developed by Special Collections at the University of Nevada, Reno, it provides video, audio and art, including photos and other images. The free app is for Android and iPhone, and the same material is found on the website RenoHistorical.org. This is great for students, but it’s even better for adults who have a stake in community.
Readers’ Picks
Best 4th of July fireworks
1. John Ascuaga’s Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, 356-3300
2. Greater Nevada Field
250 Evans Ave., 334-4700
3. Lake Tahoe
Best animal shelter
1. Nevada Humane Society
2825 Longley Lane, 856-2000
2. SPCA of Northern Nevada
4950 Spectrum Blvd., 324-7773
3. Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary
555 U.S. 395 North, New Washoe City, 800-1906
Best art gallery
1. Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St., 329-3333
2. Sierra Arts Foundation
17 S. Virginia St., 329-2787
3. Stremmel Gallery
1400 S. Virginia St., 786-0558
Best charity race or walk
1. Moms on the Run
2. Nevada Humane Society Duck Race and Festival
3. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Best church
1. Living Stones
445 S. Virginia St., 622-9772
2. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church
1138 Wright St., 323-6894
3. Grace Church
1220 Robb Drive, 747-9000
Best dance instructor
1. Lesa Dusich
2. Juan Manuel Briones Leòn
Best day trip
1. Lake Tahoe
2. Virginia City
3. Black Rock Desert
Best local dance company
1. Reno Dance Company
2. Stylos Dance Estudio
3. A.V.A. Ballet Theatredance
Best local band
1. The Greg Golden Band
2. Mojo Green
3. Jelly Bread
Best local band album
1. American Thunder by The Greg Golden Band
2. Moonight Vision by Sextones
3. Soul Phatasaxtion by Mojo Green
Best non-profit group
1. Nevada Humane Society
2825 Longley Lane, 856-2000
2. SPCA of Northern Nevada
4950 Spectrum Blvd., 324-7773
3. Reno Dance Company
994 Glendale Ave., Sparks, 225-2194
3. Sierra Arts Foundation
17 S. Virginia St., 329-2787
Best dog park
1. Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
1595 N. Sierra St., 785-4512
2. Hidden Valley Regional Park
4740 Parkway Drive, 823-6501
3. Sparks Marina Park
300 Howard Drive, Sparks, 353-2376
Best radio station
1. 100.1 KTHX
2. 102.9 KWYL
3. 88.7 KUNR
Best local theater company
1. Brüka Theatre
99 N. Virginia St., 323-3221
2. Reno Little Theater
147 E. Pueblo St., 813-8900
3. Good Luck Macbeth
713 S. Virginia St., 322-3716
Best local farm
1. Andelin Family Farm
8100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 530-8032
2. Urban Roots
3001 W. Fourth St., 636-5105
3. Lattin Farms
1955 McLean Road, Fallon, 867-3750
3. Girlfarm/Grow for Me Sustainable Farm
1400 Long Valley Road, 221-0001
Best kept secret
1. The Glass Die
675 Holcomb Ave., 384-1456
2. Awful Awful at The Nugget
233 N. Virginia St., 323-0716
Most environmentally conscious company
1. Patagonia
130 S. Center St., 746-6878
2. Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St., 324-6133
3. Tesla
Electric Avenue, Sparks, (877) 789-3752
Best comedy troupe
1. The Utility Players
Best local Instagram account
1. Nevada Humane Society
@nevadahumanesociety
2. Caitlin McAninch
@CaitlinMcaninch
3. Amplified Entertainment
@amplifiedent
Best local podcast
1. The Arnie States Show Podcast
1. Post-Nuclear Reno
www.stitcher.com/podcast/bobby-benedict/postnuclear-reno
1. Worst Little Podcast
Best local TV news
1. Channel 2 KTVN
2. Channel 8 KOLO
3. Channel 4 KRNV
Best monthly event
1. Wine Walk
2. First Thursdays at the Nevada Museum of Art
3. Loud As Folk
Best non-casino thing to do downtown
1. Downtown Riverwalk
2. Artown
3. Century Riverside Theatres
Best place to people watch
1. Truckee River Walk
2. Downtown Reno
3. Wingfield Park
Best open mic
1. Open Spike Night at Pignic Pub & Patio
235 Flint St., 376-1948
2. 3rd Street Bar
125 W. 3rd St., 323-5005
2. A to Zen
1803 N. Carson St., Carson City, 691-3945
Best reason to live in Reno
1. The weather
3. Outdoor recreation
3. Proximity to Lake Tahoe
Best talk show host
1. Kylie Rowe
2. Oliver X, KNEZ
3. Rob, Arnie & Dawn, KDOT
Best special event at Lake Tahoe
1. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
2. 4th of July Fireworks
3. Celebrity Golf Tournament
Best special event in Virginia City
1. Virginia City International Camel Races
2. World Championship Outhouse Races
3. Chili on the Comstock
Best special event in downtown Sparks
1. Best-in-the-West Nugget Rib Cook-off
2. Hot August Nights
3. Farmers’ Markets
Best special event in downtown Reno
1. Artown
2. Hot August Nights
3. Nevada Humane Society Duck Race and Festival
Best public art
1. “Believe” sculpture in Reno City Plaza
2. Rotary Club of Reno Sculpture Park in Bicentennial Park
2. Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St., 329-3333
Best art class
1. Picasso and Wine
148 Vassar St., 453-1168
2. Pinot’s Palette
5110 Mae Anne Ave., 624-6155
3. Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St., 329-3333
Best neighborhood
1. Old Southwest Reno
2. Midtown
3. Northwest Reno