Nevada Arts Council & Democratic Women’s Club

Episode #57 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Mary Works Covington and Ann Libby of the Nevada Arts Council and Donna Curtis, Donna Curtis, president of the Carson City Democratic Women's Club. Listen to the show below.

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Cowboy Poetry & State Parks

Episode #53 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Darcy Minter (communications director of the Western Folklife Center), talking about the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, and Eric Johnson from Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Nevada State Parks.

The state park shown below is Washoe Lake State Park, near Carson City. Listen to the show below.

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Nevada 150 Events

Episode #51 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features an interview with Scott Carey of Nevada 150. Listen to the show below.

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Women’s History

Episode #49 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features an hour-long interview with Marlene Adrian, president of Women of Diversity. She discusses the Nevada Women's Legacy project, which recognizes and celebrates the roles and lives of Nevada women in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of statehood in 2014. The inaugural event for the project is First Ladies First, an event with five former First Ladies of Nevada on January 11, 2014 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Listen to the show below.

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Made in Nevada

Episode #45 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Scott Dunseath, owner of Reno eNVy; Marlene Reid of Handmade in Vegas; and Lynette Castillo of Made In Nevada.

Reno eNVy is a retail store that sells numerous Reno-themed products, including shirts, hats, and glassware. Read more about the business here. Handmade in Vegas is a group of artists and crafters living in Southern Nevada who sell handmade products online, at local events, and in local shops. The longest-running marketing cooperative in the Silver State, Made in Nevada is a trade association and an influential voice of business in the state. Listen to the show below.

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Haunted Nevada

Episode #42 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Frank Dimaggio, producer of Sin City Scare Fair, and Eli Kerr, owner of Slaughter House (presented by Reno Fright Fest). Kerr even brought a few of his ghoulish friends to the Reno Town Mall. Listen to the show below.

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Community Safety & American Indian Day

Episode #39 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Chelsie Hill, star of Sundance Channel's "Push Girls," and Arlan D. Melendez, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony chairman.

In the show's first half-hour, Nevada Magazine Circulation Manager Carrie Roussel interviews Hill about the unfortunate accident that left her paralyzed in high school. She was in Reno for the CIG Insurance Community Safety event, September 28, talking about the dangers of drunk and distracted driving. Chelsie is joined by her father, Jon Hill, co-founder of the Hills' Walk and Roll Foundation. Also in studio is Brad Dennis from the KlaasKids Foundation.

In the show's second half-hour, Melendez discusses American Indian Day, which was held September 27. He also elaborates on Reno-Sparks Indian Colony's National Indian Week, along with Stacey Montooth. Listen to the show below.

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Virginia City & The Discovery Museum

Episode #33 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Patrick Gilmore, Tourism & Marketing Manager for the Virginia City Tourism Commission, and Patrick Turner, Marketing Manager for the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum in Reno.

In the first half-hour, Gilmore briefs listeners on the illustrious history of Virginia City, which dates to 1859. He talks about how Virginia City — despite what some people might think — is indeed a year-round attraction. There are also numerous popular events coming up, such as the Labor Day weekend Civil War celebration, September's International Camel Races, and October's World Championship Outhouse Races. At the end of the show, Gilmore mentions two new Virginia City restaurants.

In the second half-hour, Turner covers all the great family activities at The Discovery (for short). Birthday parties include free museum admission for all guests. Quarterly "Discovery After Dark" events are tailored to seventh, eighth, and ninth graders. The museum also features a gift shop that contains books and other school supplies. Hump Day at The Discovery on September 4 will include camels and ostriches from the Virginia City Camel Races.

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David Walley’s & Genoa

Episode #29 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Katie Brannan, public relations representative for 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort and Spa, and Dan Aynesworth, who is active with many Town of Genoa events and organizations.

In the first half-hour, Brannan gives a detailed overview of David Walley's Resort in Genoa, which dates to 1862—before Nevada was granted statehood. The historic property features a Restaurant & Saloon, Harriet's Cafe, and a Hot Springs & Day Spa Site. David Walley's also hosts weddings and special events. Learn more by listening to the show below, and by clicking here.

In the second half-hour, Aynesworth covers the historic Carson Valley town of Genoa inside and out, including upcoming events and some new walking trails that are available to locals and visitors. Read more about Genoa in this 2009 story that was published in Nevada Magazine.

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Bed & Breakfast Guild

Episode #17 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features an interview with Pat Campbell-Cozzi, owner of the Wildflower Village in Reno and director of the Nevada Bed & Breakfast Guild. There are 20 B&Bs that comprise the Nevada Guild, and Campbell-Cozzi describes each one for listeners. She also discusses how the Guild is holding a membership drive right now.

For further information, read a story about Nevada B&Bs from the September/October 2008 issue of Nevada Magazine here.

A Night in the Country

Episode #14 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features an interview with Tiffani Creedon, A Night in the Country Music Festival director. The annual Yerington event began in 2002 and now draws thousands of country music fans to Northern Nevada. This year's event happens July 26-27 and benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Mason Valley.

2013 performers include the Eli Young Band, Billy Currington, JT Hodges, Casey James, Randy Houser, and Due West. Creedon expects a crowd of 8,000 both nights this year. Tickets are available at the A Night in the Country website or by calling 775-463-2334.