Hot August Nights 2008 - Summit The cars started rolling in Friday, Aug. 1 as the official 2008 Hot August Nights began. The festive salute to classic cars and rock'n'roll began with a show and shine at Summit Sierra shopping center. See our picks of the litter here.

Bowling in Reno Reno is known for its National Bowling Stadium. But that doesn't mean it's the only place to bowl in town.

Lady Luck Tattoo Expo 2008 Tim Azinger, MOMS Producitons and other sponsors returned to Reno for the Lady Luck Tattoo Expo 2008 March 14, 15 and 16 at Circus Circus. See our enthusiasts strut their stuff during Sunday's contest. Judging was on the following categories: Portrait Tattoo Black/Grey Tattoo (Small) Black/Grey Tattoo (Large) Color Tattoo (Small) Color Tattoo (Large)

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Set to run July 10 - Aug. 17, the 2008 season is the Festival’s most ambitious to date and brings together Richard III and A Midsummer Night’s Dream to headline the playbill, complemented by CAMBIO, an original musical love story based on Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Camping in the Reno-Tahoe area The Reno-Lake Tahoe area is home to some of the most beautiful camping in the world. Whether you prefer to spend the weekend roasting marshmallows on the fire before going to sleep in your motor home, or you like to hike all day and sleep under the stars, we have a campground for you.

Reno-Sparks Buffets Everyone likes to go to a buffet. I mean, who could resist the lure of all-you-can-eat food for under $20?

RV camping in and around Reno Sure you can come to Reno and stay in a hotel room. But sometimes you feel like taking a piece of home with you, such as your motor-home. Well good news! Reno has a plethora of RV parks in it and its surrounding areas.

Reno's local breweries So you want to go out for a drink, but you don’t know where to go. Sure you could always walk into the first bar you see and order a Coors Light or Sierra Nevada, but you can get those anywhere. You want to try something new, you want to try something different, you want to try something local. You’re in luck; Reno has a wide variety of breweries to choose from.

Chautauqua Festival Since 1992, Nevada Humanities has offered Great Basin Chautauqua, a well-loved summer cultural event featuring interactive performances by community scholars who research, rehearse and present historic figures in full character, who then address their contemporary audiences. June 22-26, 2008, Sunday through Thursday, with musical introductions, 6-6:45 p.m. and Chautauqua performances, 7-9 p.m. each evening at Bartley Ranch Regional Park in Reno.

Fleischmann Planetarium See the amazing extreme Earth-like environments from water-worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons and planets with multiple suns in "Extreme Planets" a Clark Planetarium Production at University of Nevada, Reno's Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center through Sept. 1.

Special Events Abound in Reno From hot cars to hot air balloons, cowboys to airplanes, Reno and the surrounding area host an amazing number of events. Take a peek at some of the photos from the latest events.

Stay in Reno- ski in Lake Tahoe We all know that Lake Tahoe is host to some of the best skiing in the world. But that doesn't mean that you can't stay and even play in Reno. Check out these photos of some of the best resorts with the best views in Lake Tahoe.

Dog friendly Reno Reno loves your dogs just as much as you do. With tons of dog parks and trails and water to play in, there is no end to the fun you can have with man's best friend.

Camel Races in Virginia City For a few days each September, Virginia City is taken over by exotic animals: camels, ostrich and emu. It's strange enough to see these giant birds and humpty-back desert horses in a quiet mountain town, but area folks actually hop on the backs of these beasts and race 'em. Unlike any other event, the Camel Races is a spectacle you can't miss.

Mountain Biking If you're hoping to get in some saddle time then you are in luck. Reno is surrounded by miles and miles of world class mountain bike trails. Thomas Creek, Peavine Mountain and Steamboat Ditch Trail just to name a few.

Brew Ha-Ha 2008 Each year, the Sierra Arts organization holds the popular fund-raiser at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks. For the price of a ticket to see a smokin' hot band, patrons can sample micro-brews and specialty beers from around the area and around the world. The music was provided by Shane Dwight Band Jan. 26. See our gallery...

Reno Art Galleries While during the summer Reno is Artown, that doesn't mean that it doesn't have its share of culture and art galleries throughout the rest of the year. Read our review of Reno art galleries here.

Hitting the town in Reno So your best friend is about to get married and you are the lucky one that gets to plan his/her bachelor/bachelorette party. You’ve made the guest list, you’ve set the date and now you have no idea what to do. The good news is, there is no end to the fun you can have in Reno.

Hike Reno Hiking opportunities abound in Reno. Mt. Rose, Peavine Mountain, Galena and Washoe Valley are just small sample of the many opportunities you have to put on your backpack, grab a camera and go for a hike.

Sparks Marina The Sparks Marina has always been a great place to spend the day. Beaches, fishing, paddling and a dog park make it the perfect place for anyone human or dog to spend the day.