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Lights, camera, opportunity! The Cordillera International Film Festival brings the world to Reno—and springboards local filmmakers’ careers
The Cordillera International Film Festival, in its seventh year, not only sets the stage for filmmakers from 83 countries to screen their feature and short films; it also opens doors for local filmmakers. The event boasts five days of film screenings, and select screenplays receive table readings by professional actors....
Minden-Tahoe Airport opens its doors for Wings and Wheels
Minden-Tahoe Airport celebrated National Aviation Week on Saturday with an Airport Discovery Day, Wings & Wheels event. The airport, located at 1146 Airport Road in Minden, welcomed the public with a variety of aviation-themed activities and experiences. Visitors had the chance to see multiple airplanes, as well as to meet...
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 2 Bishop Gorman beats No. 11 St. Thomas Aquinas, 29-21
No. 18 Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah) just got its biggest win in program history with a 35-34 upset win over No. 3 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.). After trailing 28-14 at halftime, the Chargers came out and scored 21 unanswered points and took their first lead of the game when five-star wide receiver Jerome Myles hauled in his third touchdown of the night to make it 35-28 with 4:45 left.
THE ULTIMATE LABOR DAY WEEKEND GETAWAY HAPPENS AT CASABLANCA AND VIRGIN RIVER
Mesquite, NV – (August 22, 2024) – CasaBlanca Resort & Casino and Virgin River Hotel & Casino announced today their ultimate Labor Day Weekend Getaway, taking place from Friday, August 30, through Monday, September 2, 2024. Guests will enjoy a fabulous experience featuring special gaming, dining, golf, and spa offers, as well as live entertainment.
Faith & Insight: Well done, good and faithful servant
Today’s Faith and Insight is a little different than what loyal readers of this space are used to. (Yikes, change!) But, just for today, I hope you’ll indulge me. I’m unsure how universally known it is that the Faith and Insight column is written on a rotational basis by a group of area pastors and Christian leaders aligned through a body known as the Carson City Christian Ministerial Fellowship (CCCMF).
Over 100 people competed in Rubik's cube competition
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Over 100 local area speedcubers competed in the Las Vegas Summer Cubing Cup competition on August 24 at the Orleans. The speedcubers competed for $2,800 in cash prizes. The person who solved a 3-by-3 Rubik's cube the fastest would win a thousand dollars. The second-place...
Raiders Looking Into CB Addition
It has long been clear Jack Jones will occupy a starting spot as a perimeter corner for the Raiders this season. Likewise, Nate Hobbs is positioned to serve in a first-team role in the slot. Second-year cover man Jakorian Bennett will begin the campaign as a starter opposite Jones, but the team’s depth beyond those three is an area of concern.
Highlights: No. 3 Bishop Gorman caps comeback with two fourth-quarter interceptions
No. 3 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) was looking at the potential of its first loss in almost two years: Trailing by as many as 11 points late in the third quarter, the Gaels needed a strong push to come back against another top-10 team, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), on national television.
Janet Jackson Announces Las Vegas Residency At Resorts World
Janet Jackson: Las Vegas is set to launch during New Year's Week. The residency will feature 10 shows, including back-to-back performances on December 30th and on New Year's Eve, December 31st, with eight additional performances set for 2025, including Valentine's Day Weekend. Tickets to all ten performances will be available...
You could win tickets to see Tears For Fears in Las Vegas and much more
Iconic British duo Tears For Fears return to the stage this fall; they’ve announced an exclusive three-night residency in Las Vegas at The Fontainebleau. The shows will feature tracks from their 2022 album “The Tipping Point,” as well as fan favorites. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. Text TEARS, VEGAS or PLANET to 515151 for your chance to win two tickets to see Tears For Fears live in concert at The Fontainebleau in Las Vegas on Friday, November 1st; an overnight stay at The Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the same night, plus a $100 American Express gift card. Message and data rates apply. They’re first-rate musicians with a vibrant stage presence that’s unmatched. It’s going to be a great show — good luck!
Antonio Pierce has concerns as the Raiders turn their attention to cut-down day
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Antonio Pierce, the usually talkative Raiders coach, sometimes speaks loudest when using the fewest words. He was direct Saturday when asked about two rookie cornerbacks who have yet to distinguish themselves. “I think it’s still a work in progress,” Pierce said. That could...
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