The Laramie Project, first staged in 2000, is one of the most frequently performed plays in the United States. It is often staged by colleges and high schools—and not always without controversy. …
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Getting used to the spotlight: When people talk down to the members of Worm Shot for being a ‘girl band,’ they laugh it off
Worm Shot’s Instagram bio reads “girl band, Reno nv!!!” In those four words and three exclamation points lie the band’s cultural identity, origin story and general attitude to their music. It’s a…
Rhymes and reasons: Why do people love wine? We headed to Midtown Spirits Wine and Bites to find out
Wine is much more than just a beverage we consume. Wine’s history and importance are as old as civilization itself; evidence of its production dates back to 6000 B.C. In ancient Rome,…
The people behind the pies: Three local pizza purveyors talk about what drives them
Pizza. We Americans consume about 3 billion pies per year, according to the National Association of Pizzeria Operators. That is more than 8 million per day, or a staggering 350 slices per…
Hands on: At this art class for people with disabilities, there’s no lecture, no homework and no giggle police
Karlee Ancho, 14, and her sister Ava, 8, of Sparks, sat squished on a bench, giggling. Karlee held the end of a handmade contraption—a wide PVC pipe connected to a coffee-can-sized, makeshift…
Streetalk: Why do people idolize celebrity? Who’s your celebrity idol?
Posted inOpinion Asked at Swill Coffee and Wine, 3366 Lakeside Court, Reno Colbee Davis Designer I think that it’s more about a sense of community and having something in common with friends….