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

www.arnieradio.com

1. Post-Nuclear Reno

www.stitcher.com/podcast/bobby-benedict/postnuclear-reno

1. Worst Little Podcast

www.worstlittlepodcast.com

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