Issue: August 16, 2018
Hi everybody!
Traffic changes on the streets around Northern Nevada during the months
of August and September. August kicks off with Hot August Nights—fleets
of vibrant cars from the '50s, '60s and beyond. And then at the end of
September, there's Street Vibrations—big ol' motorcycles, revved up loud.
But between those two events, something even stranger takes to the
streets: cars that look like ships rigged up with LED lights, a
disproportionate number of RVs, many of them from faraway lands, and
many, many vehicles coated in a strange, chalky dust.
Yep. 'Tis the season for the season for the Burn. We've got a Burning
Man-themed issue this week. Lots of stories about what folks might
encounter out there on the playa this year.
But if you're already sick of hearing about life in Black Rock City,
we've got you covered for that too. In our Tahoe column, we've got a
story about tree mortality around the lake. In News, we've got a piece
about an initiative petition to get rid of Nevada's primary election. In
Musicbeat, we've got an interview with the acclaimed Mexican band Los
Tigres del Norte in advance of their show at the Silver Legacy on Aug. 31.
As always, be sure to pick up a newsprint copy of the paper for
exclusive columns, cartoons and back-to-school collage materials.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Bynum
RN&R Editor
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Burn artists
Here’s a sneak peek at some Burning Man art being produced by locals this year.
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Primary death
A new political group wants one election, not two.
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In the woods
Lake Tahoe’s forests are in increasing trouble as drought and attacking insects kill more and more trees.
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Taking license
Likely state legislator Dennis Hof was hit by a business setback.
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Utility chief named
Former state assistant attorney general Ann Wilkinson has been appointed by Gov. Brian Sandoval to chair the Nevada Public Utilities Commission.
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Stuff your troubles
The 94th annual burning of Zozobra in Sante Fe, New Mexico, will be held this year on Aug. 31.
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Burn notice
The Burning Man organization should stop trying to quash the free press.
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All work and no playa
In the last few years, Burning Man has become more international than ever. So we’ve actually covered it less.
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Income, outgo—grasp the concept
Laxalt spends like crazy, on paper.
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Retail redo
In last week’s Best of Northern Nevada issue, we listed Sierra Water Gardens as “closed.” It turns out that’s incorrect—sort of.
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Circle in the sand
Burning Man’s temple Galaxia, built partly in Reno, united the spiritual and scientific.
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There won’t be blood
This film is as misguided, sloppy and boring as you would expect from the guy who directed 3 Ninjas.
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BlacKKKlansmen
The great Spike Lee has returned with what amounts to his best film since Malcolm X.
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Island vibes
Maui Jane’s Hawaiian BBQ serves up island dishes in the food court.
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