Week of Feb. 2, 2022
From the editor’s desk
This week we welcome back Bob Grimm, the RN&R’s movie review guru, as a regular feature on our pages. Bob supplies some binge-worthy recommendations for streaming movies and TV shows to make the pandemic a bit more palatable.
In downtown Reno, the battered Space Whale, born at Burning Man, is getting a makeover in Reno City Plaza. Scores of damaged glass panels are being replaced and the electronics are getting an upgrade after the city bought the celebrated cetacean for $62,500 and earmarked $75,000 for repairs.
Kayakers, rafters and others want the ruins of the Ambrose Dam removed from the Truckee River. Proponents of the removal must first navigate bureaucratic obstacles and counter objections from folks who for generations have been using the pool behind the derelict dam as a swimming hole.
In food news, the FiftyFifty Brewing Company will anchor the restaurant hall at the still-under-construction Reno Public Market. In this week’s Taste of the Town, Johnathan Wright explores Champagne deals and romantic Valentine’s Day dining options in the Truckee Meadows.
And food also is a big part of Chinese New Year celebrations in Northern Nevada, as revelers ring in the Year of the Tiger. May your new year be safe and prosperous!
Take care,
—Frank X. Mullen, Editor
In the RN&R
Now, where were we? Here are the shows Bob Grimm has been streaming during the latest COVID-19 spike
By Bob Grimm
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Bob Grimm is back—and he’s as antisocial as ever. So here’s what he’s watching while he quarantines at home with his dog.
Space Whale goes to rehab: new glass, lights to sparkle at Reno City Plaza
By Frank X. Mullen
January 29, 2022
After spending four years basking on the concrete sea of Reno City Plaza, the battered Space Whale and her calf are getting a makeover. The stained glass and steel sculpture […]
Only on RN&R: The latest food stall, restaurant and bar news from Reno Public Market
By Johnathan L. Wright
January 27, 2022
The food hall at Reno Public Market is scheduled to open in July 2022. Here’s the latest news on what to expect.
Groups want derelict dam removed after 100 years as a Truckee River hazard
By Frank X. Mullen
January 29, 2022
A Truckee River irrigation dam at Ambrose Park that was operative for only two years has been a hazard to river users for a century.
For Valentine’s Day, everything’s coming up rosés! As in bubbles!
By Johnathan L. Wright
January 31, 2022
Moët Hennessy, the luxury wine and spirits portfolio, recently launched Our Cellar, a consumer site that features accessories, wine, Champagne, limited-edition releases, gift bundles and personalized products. The offerings include […]
Reno, Carson City ring in Year of the Tiger with dances, culture and cuisine
By Frank X. Mullen
February 2, 2022
The Year of the Tiger will be about making big changes, taking risks and being open to adventure, according to Chinese tradition.
A History of Change: How One Organization Became a Staple in Northern Nevada (Sponsored Content)
By Krysta Scripter
February 1, 2022
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