Pulitzer cartoonist Ann Telnaes credits her roots, out of Africa photography exhibition, float the Truckee River, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Reno. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Reno Current serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Impactful school supplies arrive at two Reno elementary schools, Pulitzer cartoonist Ann Telnaes credits her local roots, and a $2.5 million library cut looms — catch up here.
State-level stories: Nevada’s arts scene surges with festivals and galleries, schools secure 6.8 billion dollars boost for next year, and creek tests point to livestock bacteria — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: New SSA tech offers more reliable service, national recalls, and a housing market update — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Celebrate 21 years helping animals
- Book librarian help with tech and forms
- Learn digital skills at Northwest Reno Library
- Join weekly playdates for neurodiverse kids
- Get $400 off Windows with Renewal By Andersen
🫶 We got your back
Reads: You could download an e-book, but can it match wandering hidden stacks of gems and finding your perfect coffee nook? Check out these can’t-miss bookshops across Reno overflowing with literary treasures.
Drive: Nevada’s desert highways hide alien beacons, giant art installations and bonkers monuments that’ll make your trip worth it. Don’t just zoom past the tumbleweeds… discover these weird roadside attractions.
Chores: Cleaning the whole house can feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops… who even has the energy? This cleaning checklist breaks the job into manageable bites so you can crush it room by room.
Furniture: Need décor with a backstory deeper than your latest streaming binge? The Freckled Frog is the gallery that’ll turn your living room into a time capsule… just bring a sharp eye and an appreciation for pieces that only improve with every chapter of history.
Finance: Ready to break up with debt for good? National can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎶 Harmony on the River @ West Street Plaza | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:00pm – Whether you’re nursing midweek burnout or just craving some live tunes by the Truckee, head over to West Street Plaza for free weekly concerts. Grab a fold-up chair, sample downtown grub, and let jazz, folk, or classical melodies remind you why you love this town.
🍲 Midtown Reno Food and Murals @ Midtown Reno | Wednesday (8/13) at 1:30pm – Need an excuse to stretch your legs and your palate? Join a local guide for a breezy stroll through Midtown Reno’s hidden eateries and wall-sized artworks, where every artisanal bite comes with a side of street-art lore, Instagram fodder, and a decent selfie backdrop.
🎡 August Fest | Thursday (8/14) at 7:00pm – Nothing says summer like belting out tunes to Pressing Strings on the 395 blacktop with a cold pour from the infamous beer trailer. Add local food trucks, Boneyard Beer giveaways, and birthday-high fives, because August babies deserve a party, and we all need one.
🎻 The Infamous Stringdusters & Leftover Salmon | Friday (8/15) at 6:00pm – Glow Plaza is turning into a bluegrass throwdown, thanks to the Infamous Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon, and hometown heroes Kitchen Dwellers. Expect toe-tapping, banjo bonanza, and a guilt-free encore. One dollar from every ticket feeds families nationwide.
🦓 Exhibition: Out of Africa @ Pitch Black Printing Company | Friday (8/15) at 6:00pm – If you need an excuse to gaze at lions without dodging wildebeest, Shayna Vincent’s Out of Africa exhibition has you covered with towering prints and untamed horizons. Expect mellow tunes, light bites, and plenty of “I saw it here first” vibes.
This weekend
🍽️ Downtown Reno Food Tour @ Downtown Reno | Saturday (8/16) at 11:00am – Feel like you’ve hit the same dozen menus? Ditch your indecision: wander downtown Reno with a group of fellow flavor fiends, sampling overlooked local spots. Guides deliver equal parts history lesson and juicy gossip, paired with portions big enough to erase dinner regrets.
🚂 House Party Plays the Tracks with Atish August @ Locomotion Plaza | Saturday (8/16) at 5:00pm – Summer street party beckons with art cars, fire dancers, and food trucks buzzing at Locomotion Plaza, oh, and it’s free, so put down that Netflix remote. Dance to ATISH’s memory-sticking synths on Edna the Elephant’s deck, then stumble over to Dead Ringer for round two.
👻 Haunted Tours @ Downtown Reno | Saturday (8/16) at 8:30pm – Grab your flashlight and join a locally run haunted walking tour through downtown Reno’s darkest alleys. Theatrical guides blend real history with ghost stories so good you’ll question your own pulse. Because nothing says quality time like being followed by an invisible friend.
🕺 Follow That Dream – A Tribute To Elvis Presley @ Silver Legacy Resort Casino | Saturday (8/16) at 9:00pm – If you need a reason to dust off your blue suede shoes, this tribute to Elvis has got you covered with all the swagger and songbook classics. A slick band, a spot-on impersonator, and venue security to keep those hip shakes in line.
🛶 Float the Truckee River | Sunday (8/17) at 10:30am – Float Reno is turning our river into your own lazy rapids ride with tubes, shuttle service, and zero car juggling. You’ll drift past downtown’s skyline, sunshine overhead, and currents spicier than usual. Just pack sunscreen, and maybe a sense of adventure.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/12 Live Music @ Ceol Irish Pub – 8 pm
- 8/14 Animal Fundraiser @ National Automobile Museum – 4:30 pm
- 8/14 Jackie Fabulous @ Silver Legacy – 7:30 pm
- 8/15 Leftover Salmon and more @ Glow Plaza – 6 pm
- 8/15 Salsa Night @ The Lodge – 6 pm
- 8/15 Zane Lamprey @ Schussboom – 8 pm
- 8/16 Brunch Trivia @ Cafe Whitney – 11 am
- 8/16 Ice Nine Kills @ Grand Sierra Resort – 6:30 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
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A koi pond, vineyard, and sunken outdoor kitchen set the stage for serious backyard bragging rights. The swim spa comes with an underwater treadmill and swim machine, while two electric cabana covers and a pair of stone fire pits keep the party going year-round. Mountain views out front, city lights out back, and a dog run for the four-legged VIPs.
Inside, a massive sliding glass wall erases the line between great room and patio. The chef’s kitchen, temperature-controlled wine cellar, and radiant heat in the primary bath dial up the luxe factor. Just minutes to ski slopes, hiking trails, and Lake Tahoe.
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