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By Michelle Portesi
The holiday’s are upon us already, and amidst the whirl of shopping, baking, parties and such, be sure to slow yourself down a tad and treat yourself to some of the local cultural events to put you in that holiday spirit.
The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno is an intimate theater with not a bad seat in the house. Their 2015-16 season is well under way and tickets are selling fast.
As of this writing, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on Nov. 29th is nearly sold out already with only a few seats left. Call the box office, you might get lucky…
However, seats are still available for The Pioneer’s other events.
For more holiday fare, the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra performs ‘Spirit of the Season’ on Dec. 5 & 6. If you’ve never experienced our local Philharmonic, now is the perfect time as Reno’s Philharmonic is top notch.
On Dec. 11-13, the Nutcracker Ballet returns to the Pioneer performed by the A.V.A. Ballet and backed by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. I’ll admit to this performance being a personal favorite, and this coming from someone who has lived here long enough to remember the local performances of the Nutcracker a few decades ago being fairly amateur. Not anymore! You’ll not leave disappointed in this holiday favorite. Billed as a children’s ballet, even the kids will sit enthralled at this favorite holiday story told through dance.
The AVA Ballet performs the Nutcracker. Photo from visitrenotahoe.com
But hey, why stop the cultural fun once the holidays end?
Get inspired. TEDx University of Nevada is a local, independently organized event held in the heart of downtown Reno at the Pioneer Center Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our event will strive to re-create the unique experience found at TED, where the world’s leading thinkers gather to share ideas with the hope of changing attitudes, lives, and ultimately the world.
Broadway comes to Reno in 2016 starting with The Book of Mormon February 9-14. The first Broadway Musical by Matt Stone and Trey Parker the Creators of South Park. God’s favorite musical…and apparently Broadway’s too. Playing to rave reviews, this I’m told is a must see!
Ragtime, the Musical plays from March 11-13. Based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow, Ragtime tells the story of three groups in the U.S. in the early 20th century.
From April 15-17, comes ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis
From April 29- May 1st plays The Million Dollar Quartet, the new smash-hit musical inspired by the 1956 recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley for the first and only time.
For more information or to buy tickets, go here: www.pioneercenter.com
And don’t forget to have dinner before the show at one of Reno’s up and coming dining establishments. The area is becoming a real ‘foodie’ enclave.
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By Tim Hauserman
Looking for a way to quickly immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit? Then head to the 11th Annual Magical Memories festival at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Squaw Valley. It begins with the Gingerbread Village Unveiling and Grand Tree Lighting ceremony on November 25th, and continues all the way through until Bloody Mary breakfast on New Year’s Day. If you have never seen the Gingerbread Village at the Resort, it cannot help but get you excited for the holidays. The amazing gingerbread houses are made right on site at the resort.
The Resort is holding family-friendly events, food and drink specials, holiday dining, ice skating, and live music throughout the Thanksgiving to New Year’s period. There will be a Thanksgiving Dinner, Breakfast with Santa’s events every weekend from Thanksgiving until Christmas, and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinners.
You can also dine for a cause at the Resort at Squaw Creek by joining in the Dine Out for the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society on December 10th, and Dine Out for the High Fives Foundation on December 17th.
New Year’s Eve and Day at the Resort at Squaw Creek brings a series of potential options for revilers. You can go full bore at the New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration with dinner, live band, dancing and champagne (the earlier you reserve your spot the lower the price). Or you can skip the food and go for the 9 pm admission to the party to get you through the end of the year in style. For the kids, there is a Teen’s Night Out New Year’s Eve bash for those over 13 years old, and a Kid’s Night Out Bash for those between 4-12 years old.
Need a way to ease into the New Year after all that partying? Hit the Resort’s Bloody Mary Breakfast on January 1st.
For information on all the events, go to squawcreek.com
Wishing you and yours a wonderful, happy and safe holiday! Thank you for joining us at Lake Tahoe/Truckee and me, Lynn Richardson, Your Friend in High Places.
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By Michelle Portesi
Rainbow Orchards and Cider Press
As the weather turns colder and we’re nearing the holidays, plan on a trip to Apple Hill for the freshest picked apples, home made apple pies to die for, fresh pressed apple cider and just about any other item you can make with apples!
My friend Aimee and Emu courtesy of Bedrock Emu Works.
Many venues have craft fairs and gift shops too and for the kids, some even have farm critters to pet and feed. For the adults, there is plenty of wine tasting along the way. Some Orchards also have extensive open air markets to buy local produce and wares of every sort. And most fun of all, watch apples being pressed into cider…then buy a gallon or two! (Or more! You can freeze it! I could have kicked myself last year for only buying a half gallon!)
You’ve never tasted cider this good!
Christmas Tree Farm, Apple Hill, CA
As the apple season winds down, the Christmas Tree season winds up. You can visit many Christmas Tree Farms to pick out that perfect holiday tree.
Stop for lunch …or maybe a just eat dessert first! Apple pies, apple turnovers, apple fritters, you name it, they’ve got it!
Caramel Apple Pie, YUM!!! Honey Bear Ranch, Apple Hill, CA
If your sweet tooth desires something other than apples, there are fudge shops and candy stores as well. You’ll not be able to hit every place in one day, so plan your route. Check the links below for maps, which Orchards and shops are still open, and their hours of operation. The handy grid also tells you what they sell and/or provide.
For more information on Apple Hill growers and shops, go to these links.
General Info: www.applehill.com
Map: www.applehill.com/wp-content
Grower Info: http://www.applehill.com/fruit-growers/
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