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Scott Harvey Winemaker’s Dinner
March 1 @ 6 p.m.
Amador County’s winemaker Scott Harvey leads an evening of delectable cusine paired with the perfect wines. This winemaker’s dinner features numerous courses along with notes from and discussion with the winemaker himself.
ABBACADABRA
March 5-9 @ 8 p.m.
Dust off your platform shoes, take a trip back to the ‘70 and become a Dancing Queen when the ultimate ABBA tribute comes to Grand Sierra Resort. Recreating all of ABBA’s greatest hits, ABBACADABRA dazzles audiences with fashion, flair and live music from those famous melodies we all know and love.
Gogol Bordello
March 14 @ 8 p.m.
Gypsy meets punk as this underground multi-ethnic band has taken New York by storm and come to surface in Reno on their nationwide tour. This unique band, know for their dramatic theatrical stage shows, create an energetic evening that is packed with energy, hype and amazing ethnically-inspired tunes.
Chelsea Handler
March 15 @ 8 p.m.
Comediene Chelsea Handler brings a night of laughs to Grand Sierra Resort. From her comedy show Chelsea Lately on E! to the stage, this is one chick that’s not afraid to make fun of life, and herself.
Andrew Dice Clay
March 22 @ 8 p.m.
The undisputed heavyweight comedy comes to Reno to light up the night, and a few cigarettes. This king of crude will break the rules as he comes out of retirement for his newest comedy tour.
Travis Tritt
March 30 @ 8 p.m.
Country crooner Travis Tritt spends an evening at Grand Sierra Resort while on tour to promote his newest album The Storm, available in stores now. Tritt says this album touches his irresistible soul side as this is a perfect blend of country and R&B.
Seether/Flyleaf
April 11 @ 7 p.m.
Grand Sierra will play host to one rockin’ night as they present the post-grunge rock band Seether headling with Flyleaf, an alternative band. The two headliners will play loud into the night as they play stuff from their new albums and rock many of the fan favorites.
Miss Hawaiian Tropics Regional Finals
April 12 @ 8 p.m.
Come cheer on local girls as they compete in a regional competition on the pathway to wearing the coveted crown that only Miss Hawaiian Tropic can wear. Bronzed beauties will compete in glamorous swimsuit-style hoping for their chance to win the sunny title.
Tegan & Sara
April 18 @ 9 p.m.
Canadian born identical twins, Tegan and Sara are two rockin’ chicks. Headlining stages across the world, the two girls bring their indie rock- style to Reno at Grand Sierra Resort.
Trace Adkins
May 3 @ 8 p.m.
If you like a "honky Tonk Badonkadonk," you won’t want to miss country superstar Trace Adkins, known for his big badonkadonk hit, when he heats up the stage and makes for one rowdy southern night as he tours promoting his latest work, Greatest Hits Volume II: American Man.
Bowfire
May 23 @ 8 p.m.
Bringing one sizzling hot show, Bowfire is the "Total String Experience." This must-see event blends the top virtuoso violins and fiddles with guitars, keyboards, bass, drums, dance and song. This unique show brings it all to the stage for a tantalizing one-night journey of jazz, classical, bluegrass and rock music.
BUZZ
Grand Sierra Magazine is hearing early buzz about a three-day, Herbie Hancock-orchestrated jazz festival slated to make its debut in April 2009 at GSR. We’ll keep you posted!
Walker and Walker Art Exhibit
February 28- April 4:
Reno
Irish artists and identical twins Joe and Pat Walker feature their first American West solo exhibit at the Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery. Located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, the exhibit includes a variety of art pieces including sculpture, film and mixed media.
North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival
February 29- March 9:
Lake Tahoe
Bundle up and enjoy this annual celebration with the 27th annual snow festival. Enjoy the festivities of winter with activities at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Homewood, Diamond Peak and Northstar. Events include parades, moonlight showshoeing, ice cream eating contests and even polar bear swims in Lake Tahoe, in what is to be a fun time for the entire family.
WinterFest
March 2-9:
South Lake Tahoe
This 13th annual winter adventure is Lake Tahoe’s original gay and lesbian event featuring world-class skiing, nightly entertainment and non-stop action. Day and evening events are highlighted by a private rock star party at the Hard Rock Cafe at Harvey’s, featuring a performance by international sex symbol and master of smooth sounds extraordinaire Ari Gold.
Northern Nevada Spring Home and Garden Show & Boat, Sport and RV Show
March 7-9:
Reno
The annual Spring Home and Garden Show features everything you could dream up for both home and garden. Held over three days at Reno-Sparks Convention Center,t he show brings vendors together with homeowners to explore the new and innovative: everything from outdoor kitchens and ponds to ingenious products for easy living. Running simultaneously, the annual Boat, Sport and RV show offers hundreds of RVs and campers, boats, marine products, services and information on travel destinations- truly a wanderer’s paradise.
Reno Wine Walk
March 16:
Downtown Reno
Stroll through downtown Reno’s RiverWalk District each month on the wine walk, which offers some of the best vintages. Sojourners receive a commemorative glass, and an ID bracelet that lets you sample wines from the participating RiverWalk merchants. The Wine Walk takes place the third Saturday of every month form 2 to 5 p.m. Cost $15,
SuperMoto USA NorCal Championship Series
March 29-20:
Fernley
Rev up and head out to the Reno-Fernley Raceway fort his exciting round-one competition, where riders compete for their shot at the NorCal title. SuperMoto takes aspects from road racing, dirt track and mototr cross and mixes them together for an exciting day at the racetrack.
Nevada Women’s Expo
April 5-6:
Reno
Grab your girlfriends and head to Reno-Sparks Convention Center for the sixth annual celebration for women and things women love, like shopping, entertainment, free health screenings, live demonstrations, cooking shows, tastings and more. Tickets are $7, discount coupons available at nevadawomensexpo.com
Nevada Opera- The Mikado
April 11 &13:
Reno
The Nevada Opera wraps up its season with The MIkado: Satire… Love…Execution. This Gilbert and Sullivan masterpiece is renowned as a comical operetta with its elegant score and hilarious plot. The opera will perform two spectacular shows, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Reno Jazz Festival
April 24-26:
Reno
Smooth jazz, hot music: for more than 45 years, the University of Nevada, Reno has hosted this world-class festival which boasts hundreds of performances and clinics both on campus and locally, featuring popular jazz artists alongside students from around the west. One of the largest and most vibrant events of its kind in the U.S., it attracts more than 10,000 participants and guests, making for an eclectic atmosphere and a great weekend for music lovers.
Sports Car Club of America Time Trials Championship
April 26:
Fernley
Ready to race? Bring your street car or your ready-to-run racer to the track at Reno-Fernley Raceway for your chance to compete. The SCCA wants to get you on the right track! Just show up with your car, get ready to race and feel the excitement. Pedestrians are welcomed and encouraged to view the high-speed action and cheer on their favorite driver.
Reno Film Festival
May 1-4:
Reno
Whether you’re a filmmaker or movie buff, four days of films, competitions, workshops and celebrities await you at the eighth annual Reno Film Festival. Several venues in town will feature top-notch entertainment created by indie filmmakers from all over the country and the world.
Reno River Festival
May 9-11:
Reno
Find the ultimate outdoor adventure at the Reno River Festival. Celebrated at the Truckee River Whitewater Park in downtown Reno, the event is in its fifth year. The festival is scheduled to include competitions, entertainment, classes and vendors, all dedicated to whitewater sports. And f course, the ever-popular beer garden.
