Co-hosted by Janet Geary, Matthew B. Brown, Carrie Roussel, and Eric Cachinero. In partnership with America Matters Media, the show tapes live from the Reno Town Mall Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.
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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.
Read more about Laughlin here, or in the January/February 2014 issue of Nevada Magazine. Read more about Eldorado Canyon here, or in the January/February 2014 issue of Nevada Magazine.
In the first half-hour, Vlautin discusses his novel, The Motel Life, which was recently made into a movie. Read more about that here. Also, read a Q&A with Vlautin from the November/December 2008 issue of Nevada Magazine, here. He also talks about his other novels, including the newest, titled The Free. He is also a member of the Richmond Fontaine band.
In the second half-hour, Reeves performs his Nevada songs, including his new tunes "Nevada Magazine" and "We've Been Everywhere (in Nevada)." Listen to the show below.
Churchill Vineyards is located on the historic Frey Ranch in Churchill County, near Fallon. It's currently the only Nevada winery producing Nevada-grown, produced, and bottled (estate) white wines. Churchill Vineyards is also producing Brandy, Grappa, Vodka, and several other distilled spirits made from vinifera grape and grain crops grown in Northern Nevada.
Located in Henderson, Las Vegas Distillery's first legal commercial distillation was on April 1, 2011. Its first locally made and sold spirit was Nevada Vodka, distilled from Winnemucca Farms-grown wheat. Read more about the business here. Listen to the show below.
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.
In the show's first segment, before interviewing Wilkinson, Nevada Magazine publisher Janet Geary informs listeners about Genoa's annual Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Faire. Wilkinson begins by discussing Beatty Days, October 25-27, the southwestern Nevada town's major annual event.
In the show's second segment, Geary talks about the many special projects going on at Nevada Magazine, including the Historical Nevada book. Skip ahead to the 43:00 mark to hear Corley discuss the Carson Valley ranch's annual Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze.
In the beginning of the show, Lockhart explains how he captured his winning image "Light Glyphs," which was taken in Lagomarsino Canyon, one of the state’s most intriguing collections of petroglyphs located in the Lousetown area north of Virginia City. He also shares his favorite places in Nevada to photograph.
To start the second segment, fourth-place winner Michael Lindberg — another Reno photographer — calls in to discuss his outstanding image of iconic Sand Mountain. Lindberg is also an avid fisherman who prefers the Nevada side of the Truckee River.
Pfalmer explains how his job with the Nevada Air National Guard allows him to get perspectives on the Silver State that not many get to see. He also shares where he loves to photograph in the state. What started as a casual hobby for Pfalmer has grown into a unique skill. His photography is displayed at Reno business 1864 Tavern. The tavern's co-owner, Kevin Walen, also calls in during the show.
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.
Episode #32 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Peter Barton, administrator for the Division of Museums & History, and Scott Carey, Events & Community Relations Manager for Nevada 150.
In the first half-hour, Barton gives a detailed overview of Nevada 150 and its plans to celebrate Nevada's sesquicentennial. In doing so, he emphasizes the seven state museums' plans to participate in the state's 150th birthday.
In the second half-hour, Carey covers the wide range of Nevada 150's plans for the next year-plus, including the many signature events that are in the works.
In the first half-hour, Motis gives a detailed overview of the history of the Belmont Courthouse, located in the living ghost town of Belmont in central Nevada. A tour of the historic property is well worth it. Inside, graffiti dating to the 1890s make the building truly unique among Nevada attractions. Currently, the Friends of the Belmont Courthouse are working to restore the iconic building. Read more about their mission in our July/August 2013 issue.
In the second half-hour, Petite provides an extensive overview of The Nature Conservancy projects in Nevada, such as River Fork Ranch (Carson River), Bently-Kirman Tract (Carson River), and McCarran Ranch (Truckee River). He also discusses research being done with monarch butterflies in Carson Valley and at River Fork Ranch. Read more about that here, in a story from our July/August 2013 issue.
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.
Episode #25 of the Nevada Magazine radio show discusses photography in Nevada, including information about the 2013 Great Nevada Picture Hunt photo contest. The deadline to submit is Monday, July 1 (5 p.m. Pacific), and $450 worth of prizes will go to the Grand Prize winner. This year marks the 36th annual photo contest held by Nevada Magazine.
The majority of this episode features interviews with Nevada photographers Nancy Good, Neil Lockhart (above left), and Sandra Whitteker (above right). Subjects covered are the Nevada Photographers Facebook group, the magazine's bimonthly Photo Alert that tells photographers about Nevada Magazine's upcoming photo needs, and these three photographers' favorite places to go in the Silver State.
The final 15-minute segment of the hour program covers the Camera 2 Camera Photo and Video Expo, June 28-30 in Las Vegas, with guest Jerome Hamilton. For a free Expo Only pass to the conference, enter promo code NVMAG2013here.
In the first half-hour, Frels discusses all the things that make Carson Valley — nestled in the foothills of the eastern Sierra Nevada — great. The valley includes the communities of Gardnerville, Genoa, Minden, and Topaz Lake. Frels expands on the great golf in the area and the increasing popularity of soaring (glider rides), which takes passengers 10,000 feet in the air. "You talk about seeing the different variety of blues of Lake Tahoe," Frels says.
In the second half-hour, Macmillan explains the annual, month-long celebration of art that occurs in Reno. "It's the 18th season," she says. "I feel like we're growing up, but I feel like we're established at the same time." Macmillan has been the executive director since 2003. This year's Artown will feature more than 500 events. "There is something for everyone, and it's every discipline of the arts," Macmillan adds.
Episode #22 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features an interview with Claudia Vecchio, director of the recently created Nevada Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs. Vecchio discusses what's new in Nevada tourism, specifically the new statewide brand, "A World Within. A State Apart." She worked in Texas and Ohio tourism prior to her current stint in the Silver State.
The Nevada Commission on Tourism will be holding its second "Discover Your Nevada" campaign soon. You can read about the 2012 Nevada "treasures" in this article from the July/August 2012 issue of Nevada Magazine. Vecchio also talks about the new Indian Territory exhibit located at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
In the show's second half-hour, Vicky Walter, president/CEO of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, talks about tourism in the southeastern Nevada city of Mesquite.
Episode #21 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features an interview with Kristen Avansino, executive director and president of arte italia in Reno. "We set out, in 2008, to create a forever bricks-and-mortar testimony to not only the culinary traditions of Italy, but also outstanding artistic representations," Avansino says.
The impetus for the interview is this "A Taste of Tuscany" story, from Nevada Magazine's May/June 2013 issue. The cultural center has hosted 19 Italian chefs to date in its culinary arts classes.
Avansino also talks about the history of this refurbished 1914 Reno mansion located at 442 Flint Street in the "Cal Ave District." Visitors also have the chance to see current art exhibits.
In the first half-hour, Dane discusses the raptor research site located in Nevada's Goshute Mountains along the Intermountain Flyway. One of the longest-running standardized migration-monitoring efforts in the West, this project runs from August 15 through November 5 each year. It's also the cover story in Nevada Magazine's May/June 2013 issue.
In the show's second half-hour, Sawyer discusses in depth the Spring Wings Bird Festival, which is May 17-19 and based in Fallon. The annual festival — a celebration of shorebird and waterfowl migration through the Lahontan Valley of north-central Nevada — draws birders to and around the City of Fallon, as they participate in such events as Meander the Marsh and Owl Prowl.
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 Magazinehere.
Episode #16 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features an interview with Rachel Milon, director of communications and marketing at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno. The historic museum celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2011.
Milon talks about the many exhibits and events at NMA, including the new "A Real Van Gogh?" exhibit centered on the 1888 painting known as Study by Candlelight. Although it was acquired in 1948 from a reputable art dealer and deemed genuine by a prominent Van Gogh expert at the time, debate about the painting’s authenticity has ignited an art world controversy.
Milon also discusses the Voces y Visiones exhibit — highlights from the Collection of El Museo del Barrio in New York — and how listeners can get free passes (while supplies last) to the Nevada Museum of Art.
Episode #15 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features an interview with Larry Robbins, president of the Northern Nevada Chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America. The show is complementary to a story by freelancer Richard Massey in Nevada Magazine's March/April 2013 issue titled "Prospecting in Nevada." The issue is on newsstands until May 1.
Robbins taks about how Nevadans can get involved in and join the GPAA prospecting group, including info about a Rye Patch Nugget Shoot (metal detector hunt) event that will be held Saturday, September 28 at Rye Patch State Recreation Area northeast of Lovelock.
The GPAA of Northern Nevada meets the fourth Monday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Spanish Springs Library in Sparks. "Any person who wishes to get out and have a good time looking for gold in the wilds of Nevada can come," Robbins says. "There are no dues, no fees, and we survive on the general goodwill of our members and sponsors."
